American whaling ship Gen. Scott visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 21 August 1847

 

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 18 August by the American whaling ship Gen. Scott master Sistare of New London 250 barrels whale oil this season.