American whaler Merlin cruising off and on at Paita, Peru according to the The Friend dated 26 July 1858

An item reported on 20 May the American whaling barque Merlin, nothing since leaving Talcahuano.

Source

Samuel C. Damon. The Friend. A monthly journal devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. Vol XV. Honolulu, 1858.