Devonport

[dev-uhn-pawrt, -pohrt]

noun

1. a city in N Tasmania.

Example Sentences

The tragic accident shattered Devonport, a city on the north coast of Tasmania with some 30,000 residents.

Read more on BBC

Often described as a "fiasco", the Spirit of Tasmania IV has been docked in Leith for three months due to issues with existing infrastructure in the Tasmanian city of Devonport.

Read more on BBC

Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard, who is MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, said the crew involved had shown great "professionalism" during the operation.

Read more on BBC

"I would like to thank the crew of HMS Somerset for their dedication after readying themselves for action at short notice during the Christmas period, and promptly setting sail from Devonport to keep the UK safe," he said.

Read more on BBC

HMS Triumph arrived flying a decommissioning pennant as it was escorted by tugboats and vessels from Devonport.

Read more on BBC