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Wednesday 12 November 2014

American whaler Robin Hood lying on 14 April at Hobart, Tasmania according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 5 July 1859

A letter written by captain McGinley on board of the Robin Hood of Mystic on 14 April at Hobart Town, Tasmania reported a catch of 500 barrels whale and 50 barrel sperm oil. They intended to depart on the 19th towards the Arctic Ocean.(1)

Note
1. Measurement 395 (?) tons, shipping agent Charles Mallory, departed on 25 May 1858 towards the Indian Ocean.