American whaling ship Howard 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 23 October of the American whaling ship Howard captain Worth of Nantucket 26 months out 2.200 barrels oil. The edition dated 14 November reported her departure on 13 November for cruising.