His career began around 1818 but from there on sources differ. According to one legend his ship was boarded by a British man-of-war after Bonito exited Port Phillip after hiding a treasure in Swan Bay, apparently the so-called "Lost Loot of Lima", sometime in 1821.
His career started around 1818, but sources vary. According to one legend, his ship was seized by a British warship after Bonito left Port Phillip and concealed treasure in Swan Bay, possibly the "Lost Loot of Lima," sometime in 1821.