American whaling ship Obed Mitchell 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 8 May of the American whaling ship Obed Mitchell captain Ray of Nantucket, USA 31 months out 600 barrels oil. Departed on 9 May for cruising.