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.
According to various accounts, His career started around 1818 but sources differ. One legend states that his ship was captured by a British warship after Bonito left Port Phillip and had hidden treasure in Swan Bay, which might be the "Lost Loot of Lima," sometime in 1821.