American whale ship Com. Preble visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 14 September 1844

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 4 September of the American whale ship Com. Preble master Ludlow of Lynn 24 months out 75 barrels sperm 1.600 barrels whale oil 4.000 lbs bone.