American whaling ship Mercury visited Laihana, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 9 October 1841

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 30 September of the American whaling ship Mercury captain Gray of Stonington, USA 10 months out 2.100 barrels whale oil. The edition dated 23 October reported her arrival at Honolulu on 20 October 10,5 months out 250 barrels sperm oil 1.800 barrels whale oil.