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

An item reported on 21 May the American whaling barque Courier nothing since leaving Talcahuano, Chile. Called in for medical aid for a crew member.

Source

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