French whaler Le Tour du Pin 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 12 October by the French whaling ship Le Tour du Pin master Smith 3.900 barrels oil.