French whaling ship Espadon visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 29 May 1847

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on21 May by the French whaling ship Espadon master Ratau of Nantz [Nantes?] 4,5 months out 60 barrels sperm oil 60 barrels whale oil.