Devil's Point (also called Western King Point) is located on the eastern side of the mouth of the River Tamar where it meets the English Channel at Plymouth Sound.[1][2] Devil's Point marks the southwest extremity of East Stonehouse in Plymouth.On the opposite western shore of the Tamar is Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.To the immediate north is the Royal William Yard.[3] For centuries, Devil's Point been used by friends and family to wave goodbye or welcome home to the crews of Royal Navy warships as they transit the narrow waters adjacent to Devil's Point.