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Tuesday, 18 November 2014

American whaler Alton lying on 10th May at Talcahuano, Chile according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 5 July 1859

A letter written by captain Lawrence on board of the bark Alton of New Bedford, USA at Talcahuano, Chile on 10th May reported a catch of 150 barrels sperm and 235 barrels whale oil since rounding Cape Horn.(1)

Note
1. Measurement 236 tons, captain Lawrence, shipping agents Richmond&Peiree, departed on 29 June 1857 towards the Pacific.