American whaler Brighton visited Monganui, New Zealand according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated 26 June 1857

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An item reported the arrival at Monganui, New Zealand on 1 May of the American whaler Brighton of 354 tons from Dartmouth master A. Tucker 23 months out 65 barrels whale 800 barrels sperm.

Source

1. Whalemen’s Shipping List dated 30 June 1857 barque shipping agents Tucker&Cummings, departed on 5 June 1855.