American whaler John Wells 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 30 July 1844. Destination North Pacific. Tonnage 366 tons. Master Jeremiah W. Hedges. Owners&Agents Thomas Brown.

Source

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