German whaler Alex Barclay visited Hilo, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 12 April 1851

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An item reported the arrival at Hilo, Hawaii on 11 March of the German whaler Alex Barclay master Hein of Bremen 15 months out 110 barrels sperm oil 1.200 barrels whale oil 15.000 lbs bone.