American whaler General Scott visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 20 October 1849

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 Honolulu, Hawaii on 17 October by the American whaling ship General Scott master Harris of New London 1.850 barrels whale oil.