American whaler Wm.C. Nye visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 5 March 1853

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 28 February of the American whaler Wm.C. Nye master Adams from Cape Lucas 200 barrels sperm oil 300 barrels whale oil 1,200 lbs bone