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

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An item reported the arrival at the port of Russell, New Zealand on 2 February of the American whaler barque Washington of 343 tons master Willard from whaling 8 months out with 240 barrels sperm oil 850 barrels whale oil 5.000 pounds bone.