From the dive book I have:
Eighteen Palms
Acess: by boat or shore
Conditions: mild currents
Average depth: 20m (65 ft)
Max depth: 30m (100ft)
Viz: 30m (100ft)
Named after the 18 palms in the front garden of the Lt-Governor's house, this is an ideal site for novices and snorkellers. Southern and eagle rays are often seen on the sandy bottom.
Hilma Hooker
Acess: by boat or shore
Conditions: strong currents
Average depth: 25m (80 ft)
Max depth: 30m (100ft)
Viz: 20m (65 ft)
The 72m (235ft) Korean freighter was docked at the Town Pier for repairs, but Customs officers found marijuana hidden on board so the ship was confiscated and the drug burnt. As she was slowly sinking, On Sep 12, 1984 Bonaire's dive operators towed her out to the sand between the double-reef system and deliberately sunk her.
unfortunately the anti-fouling wasn't removed so marine organisms have been slow to establish themselves on the structure. However, it is now being colonized by sponges and is shelter to tiger and black groupers, black margates, mahogany snappers and yellowtail snappers. large horse-eye jacks cruise the open water beyond the wreck and midnight parrotfish can be seen grazing on the hull. Except where there are large open compartments in the central section, penetration of the wreck is not advised. The ship rests on here starboard side at the bottom of the reef slope - the highest point of the vessel is at 18m (60ft)
