In June 2004 Mr Albert Gorman reported an acquaintance finding an iron knee 10 feet long by 6 inches wide by 3 inches deep, with a ‘bronze fastening at the ‘drop off’ north of Yardie Creek.
Built:
1853 Prince Edward Island
Location:
Around 55 kilometres south of the Cape at Carbaddaman Passage
Sinking:
En route from Melbourne for Mureon Island near Exmouth with crew of 9 cargo in ballast About 55 km south from the cape, the ship ran onto Ningaloo reef, The wreck of the Occator has not yet found, it is believed to be situated at Carbaddaman Passage near Yardie Creek
