American whale ship William Hamilton visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 2 November 1844

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 30 October of the American whale ship William Hamilton captain Cole of New Bedford, USA 26 months out 4.100 barrels whale oil 300 barrels sperm oil. Departed on 31 October back home.(1)

Source

1. Whalemens' Shipping List dated 26 November 1844, 463 tons, agentts Howland Jr.&Co., departed on 29 August 1842 to the north west coast.