American whaling ship Abigail visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 6 June 1840

 

The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, 

vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846.

An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 12 May of the American whaling ship Abigail captain Cox of New Bedford, USA 9 months out 300 barrels oil. Departed on 12 May for cruising.