In the nearby parish of Stoke Damerel the first dockyard, HMNB Devonport, opened in 1690 on the eastern bank of the River Tamar. Further docks were built here in 1727, 1762 and 1793. The settlement that developed here was called "Dock" or "Plymouth Dock" at the time, and a new town, separate from Plymouth, grew up. In 1712 there were 318 men employed and by 1733 it had grown to a population of 3,000 people. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year was HMNB Davenport established? ANS1 1690 QSN2 What river was adjacent to HMNB Davenport? ANS2 River Tamar QSN3 How many male workers were present in Plymouth Dock circa 1712? ANS3 318 QSN4 What was the 1733 population of Plymouth Dock? ANS4 3,000 QSN5 In what parish was HMNB Davenport located? ANS5 Stoke Damerel