American whaling ship H. Thompson visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 28 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 25 October of the American whaling ship H. Thompson master Holmes of New London 15 months out 1.700 barrels whale oil.