American whaling ship Columbus visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 21 October 1848

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 17 October of the American whaling ship Columbus master Fish of Fairhaven 26 months out 1000 barrels sperm oil .2.300 (2.200?) barrels whale oil 140 barrels sperm oil 550 barrels whale oil this season.