American whaler Almira lying on 6 April at the Swan River according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 5 July 1859

A letter written on board of the Almira captain Smith of Edgartown on 6th April at Swan River reported a catch of 300 barrels whale oil. During her stay at Desolation she only managed one whale out of 14.(1)

Note
1. Measurement 372 tons, shipping agent Abraham Osborn, departed on 23 August 1858 towards the Indian Ocean.