C. Y. O'Connor

Charles Yelverton O'Connor
C. Y. O'Connor, 1891
Born	(1843-01-11)11 January 1843 Gravelmount House, Castletown, County Meath, Ireland
Died	10 March 1902(1902-03-10) (aged 59) Robb Jetty, South Fremantle, Western Australia
Occupation	Engineer
Spouse	Susan Laetitia Ness (m.1873–1902; his death)
Children	8, including Laetitia Kathleen and Bridget Yelverton

Charles Yelverton O'Connor, CMG (11 January 1843 – 10 March 1902), was an Irish engineer who is best known for his work in Western Australia, especially the construction of Fremantle Harbour,^[1] thought to be impossible, and the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme.