American whaling ship Iris visited Hilo, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 19 April 1845

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

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

An item dated 9 April reported the visit at Hilo, Hawaii of the American whaling ship Iris captain Spooner of New Bedford, USA 16 months out 750 barrels sperm oil.