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

Biodiversity Heritage Library

An item reported the arrival at Monganui, New Zealand on 6 January of the American whaler Martha of 271 tons master F. Smith from New Bedford, USA, 30 months out, 250 barrels sperm, cleared on 26 January for whaling.(1)

Source

1. Whalemen’s Shipping List dated 30 June 1857 shipping agens Swift&Ailen, barque, departed on 21 May 1854.