American whaler Bengal visited South Africa according to the newspaper The Cape of Good Hope Gazette dated 13 January 1837

Made by John Heaviside Clark (circa 1771-1863). Flensing in progress 1814

An item reported the arrival in Table Bay on 7 January of the American whaler Bengal master G. Nitcher leaving Salem 11 July for whaling, loaded with 1.700 barrels oil, visiting for refreshments.