On the southern shore, to the west of the centre of Devonport, a nearby deep water anchorage suitable for Royal Navy vessels, the Devonport Naval Base was established, which is still the primary base for the Royal New Zealand Navy.
A nearby deep water anchorage suitable for Royal Navy vessels, the Devonport Naval Base was established, which is still the primary base for the Royal New Zealand Navy. This was to the west of the centre of Devonport. This was on the southern shore.