American whaling ship South Carolina visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 7 November 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 2 November of the American whaling ship South Carolina captain Bailey 22 months out 450 barrels oil. She departed on 3 November or cruising.