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Wednesday, 30 October 2019

American whaler Louisiana lying in November-December 1864 at Talcahuano, Chile according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 24 January 1865

An item dated Talcuano, Chile 10 December 1864 reported the arrival of the Louisiana captain Haskins from New Bedford there on 30 November. In her voyage of 7 months consisted the catch of 110 barrels sperm oil. Intended to cruise now in the North Pacific. She had undergone repairs for the damage caused by a heavy gale. Some crewmembers were lying sick in the hospital.