American whaler Wm. Rotch visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the The Friend dated 8 November 1858

 

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An item reported the arrival on 23 October of the American whaler Wm. Rotch, captain Ellison, 85 barrels sperm oil, 220 barrels whale oil, 2,000 lbs bone, coming from Arctic.

Source

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