American whale ship Chelsea visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 21 September 1844

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

An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 17 September of the American whale ship Chelsea master Potts of New London 12 months out 65 barrels sperm oil 1.700 barrels whale oil.