American whaling ship Lancaster visited Laihana, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 24 October1840

The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, 

vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846.

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 16 October of the American whaling ship Lancaster captain R.N. Swift of New Bedford, USA 23 months out 2.050 barrels oil-1.250 this season.