American whalers of Dorchester, Massachusetts according to the New-Bedford Directory of Henry H. Crapo in 1836

Henry H. Crapo published in 1836 at New Bedford in 1836 The New-Bedford Directory, including a list of whale ships belonging to the United States. This book is now digital available on GoogleBooks. On page 103 is an account of the whalers of Dorchester.

“Ship Charles Carroll of 386 tons.
Ship Courier of 293 tons with as managing owner Josiah Stickney.
Ship Herald with as managing owner Josiah Stickney.
Bark Lewis of 230 tons.