American whaling barque N.S. Perkins visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 19 March 1853

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 19 March of the American whaling barque N.S. Perkins master Allen 6 months from N.L. 30 barrels sperm oil 20 barrels sea elephant