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.
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. While some facilities have expanded and shifted in location over time, the area is still the primary base for the Royal New Zealand Navy.