Ship Sophia Thornton arrived at New Bedford, USA with catches of several whalers according to the Whalemen’s Shipping List dated Tuesday 9 August 1859

An item reported the arrival at New Bedford, USA on the 7th of the Sophia Thornton loaded with 38 barrels sperm oil from the Sea Gull for John R. Thornton, 37 barrels sperm oil from the Mount Wollaston for Wood&Nye and 183 barrels sperm oil from the Gazelle for Thos. Nye jr.