American whaling ship Samuel Robertson visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 13 November 1847

 

An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 10 November by the American whaling ship Samuel Robertson master Turner of Fairhaven 16 months out 150 barrels sperm oil 1.500 barrels whale oil 50 barrels sperm and 1.550 barrels whale oil this season.