American whale ship Thomas visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 21 December 1844

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

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

An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 14 December of the American whale ship Thomas captain Bishop of Sag Harbor, USA 17 months out 1,600 barrels whale oil. Departed on 19 December for cruising.