American whaling bark Equator visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 24 October1840

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Bailing of a sperm whale

Drawing by H.W. Elliott from a French lithograph designed by B. Russell

An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 18 October of the American whaling bark Equator captain Fisher of New Bedford 11 months out 450 barrels oil. The edition dated 31 October reported her departure for cruising on 23 October.