American whaler Commodore Preble visited Table Bay, South Africa according to the The Cape of Good Hope Gazette dated Friday 4 March 1836

Made by John Heaviside Clark (circa 1771-1863) Flensing in progress

An item reported the arrival on 27 February in the Table Bay, South Africa of the American whaler Commodore Preble master D. Loper which left Lynn on 9 November on a whaling cruise. Loaded with 1.700 barrels oil. Put in for refreshments. Shipping agent was US Consul Isaac Chase.