American whaling ship Cherokee visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 2 October 1847

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 30 September by the American whaling ship Cherokee master Cleaveland of New Bedford 13 months out 120 barrels sperm oil 1.100 barrels whale oil 1.000 barrels whale oil this season.