American whale ship Gratitude visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 19 October 1844

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 12 October of the American whale ship Gratitude captain Stetson of New Bedford, USA 42 months out 1.000 barrels sperm oil 300 barrels whale oil 9.000 lbs bone.