American whale ship Gen. Williams visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 9 November 1844

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 Lahaina, Hawaii on 19 October of the American whale ship Gen. Williams captain Holt of New London, USA 15 months out 4.500 barrels whale oil 50.000 lbs bone.