American whaler Mat. Luce visited Talcahuano, Chile according to the The Friend dated 26 July 1858

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An item reported the arrival on 6 March of the American whaling barque Mat. Luce captain Coon sailed back home on 20 March. Months out 43. Barrels whale oil 100. Barrels sperm oil 2,000.

Source

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