American whaler James Arnold visited Port Russell, New Zealand according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated 28 June 1873

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An item reported the departure from the port of Russell, New Zealand on 18 June of the American ship James Arnold master Briggs towards New Bedford, USA.(1)

Note

1. Whalemen's Shipping List dated 8 April 1873 reported as homeport New Bedford, USA, of 346 tons, agents Taber&Gordon&Co., departure on 12 October 1869.