Cape. With shrinking leeway, both Cato and Porpoise grounded. Both ships beat on the sharp coral, with the result that they sank quickly. Bridgewater sailed on and later reported both ships lost with no survivors. Almost all the crew and passengers of Cato and Porpoise were able to land on a sandbank as both ships broke up; the survivors were later rescued. Fate Bridgewater sailed from Bombay for England in 1805 and disappeared without a trace. She was believed to have foundered with all hands. Citations and references Citations References 1785 ships Ships of the British East India Company Age of Sail merchant ships of England Maritime incidents in 1805 Shipwrecks Missing ships Ships lost with all hands