American whaling ship Wilmington and Liverpool Packet 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 5 November of the American whaling ship Wilmington and Liverpool Packet captain Foster of New Bedford 1.800 barrels oil. The edition dated 5 December reported her departure on 2 December for cruising.