The Australian Reef Pilots have a operation based there. They place pilots onto the bulk carriers that are to pass through the Hydrographers passage on the way to Hay Point or Abbot Point coal loaders. The Bulk carriers that are going to China or Japan pass through the Jamard passge that is just to the west of the island.
This area was in the middle of the battle of the Coral Sea fought during May 4–8, 1942. There is a Japanese Zero in 2m of water just off the beach.
The guardians of the wreck are very aggressive to trespassers and will attack you no matter the size difference
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