American whalers of Rochester, 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 100 is an account of the whalers of Rochester.

“Brig Annawan of 148 tons and owned/managed by G. Barstow&Son
Brig Caduceus of 109 tons and owned/managed by Joseph Meigs
Bark Dryade of 262 tons and owned/managed by G. Barstow&Son
Ship Gideon Barstow of 379 tons and owned/managed by G. Barstow&Son
Brig Mattapoisett of 150 tons and owned/managed by Joseph Meigs
Brig Orion of 99 tons and owned/managed by Elijah Willis.
Ship Shylock of 275 tons and owned/managed by G. Barstow&Son
Brig Sarah of 171 tons.”