American whaler barque Adeline Gibbes visited Russell, New Zealand according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated 28 February 1863

 

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Coloured engraving by F. Duncan after W.J. Huggins 1834

An item reported the arrival at the port of Russell, New Zealand on 27 February of the American whaler barque Adeline Gibbes of 351 tons, from New Bedford, USA, master Davis 16 months out 450 barrels sperm 80 barrels whale oil.