American whaler California visited Norfolk Island, New Zealand according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated Tuesday 1 April 1873

South Sea whalers boiling blubber/boats preparing to get a whale alongside. 

A watercolour by British artist Sir Oswald Brierly. The painting dates from around 1876.

An item reported the arrival at Norfolk Island, New Zealand on 24 February of the American whaler California captain Chase from whaling entering the port for recruits. Taken off the New Zealand coast 300 barrels sperm 180 barrels whale oil. Departed from the USA in August 1872.On 19 March off the Island.