American whaler Niantic 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 4 June 1844. Destination North Pacific. Tonnage 452 tons. Master Shamgu H. State. Owners&Agents Charles T. Dering.

Source

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