American whaler Balaena hailed according to the newspaper The Inquirer and Mirror dated Wednesday 15 January 1834

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 that master Wilbur of the Phenix spoke on 1 November the American whaler Balaena master [Obed] Fosdick of New Bedford 1.800 barrels oil on the position 55.10 South 63 West.