American whaling ship Superior visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 7 October 1848

 The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846

An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 4 October of the American whaling ship Superior master Royce of Sag Harbor 13 months out 1.800 barrels whale oil 1.700 barrels this season.