American whaler Trident visited Tahiti, French Polynesia according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 4 September 1841

Wellcome Collection

Fishermen in boats have been attacking a whale but one boat is upset and a man is falling out. 

Coloured engraving by F. Duncan after W.J. Huggins 1834

An item reported the presence at Tahiti, French Polynesia on 12 March of the American whaling ship Trident captain Ricketson of New Bedford, USA 30 months out 1.300 barrels sperm oil.