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Commander John Watkinson, an experienced and accomplished Naval Officer, his last command being the destroyer H.M.S. Vanguard before deciding to leave the service of Queen and Country in 1958 to try his hand at a new venture.

From an early age boats had been an important and passionate part of John Watkinson's life. His new venture was something he'd always wanted to do, own a boatyard and build boats to his designs. He was already a capable draughtsman and boat builder, so the plans came together when he took ownership of Kelly and Hall.