American whaler Eliza visited Russell, New Zealand according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated 2 June 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 the port of Russell, New Zealand on 13 May of the American whaler Eliza master Diamond returning from whaling 230 barrels sperm oil, being 11 months out.