American whaler Addison visited Russell, Zealand according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated Wednesday 31 December 1862

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An item reported the arrival at Russell, New Zealand on 28 November of the American whaler Addison master Pierce from whaling 350 barrels sperm oil 300 barrels whale oil. Of 426 tons departed for whaling on 3 December with greater part of original cargo.