American whale ship Frances 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 Frances master Hussey of New Bedford out 48 months 200 barrels sperm oil 1.300 barrels whale oil.