American whaler Crown in Shield visited Russell, New Zealand according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated 10 April 1873

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An item reported the arrival at the port of Russell, New Zealand on 25 March of the American whaler Crown in Shield of 258 tons master Praro from whaling 480 barrels sperm oil 100 barrels whale oil. She left fully loaded for New Bedford, USA on 29 March.