American whaler France still cruising on 1 January 1846

The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, 

vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846.

Homeport Sag Harbor, USA. Departed on 21 July 1843. Destination North Pacific. Tonnage 411 tons. Master S. Woodr. Edwards. Owners&Agents N.&G. Howell.

Source

The Merchants’ Magazine and Commercial Review, volume 16, page 102. The information was supplied by Luther D. Cook of Sag Harbor