American whaler barque Courser 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 3 February of the American whaler barque Courser of 334 tons master Nye from whaling 30 months out 125 barrels sperm oil 25 barrels whale oil.