American whaler American visited Hilo, Hawaii according to the The Friend dated 8 November 1858

An item reported the arrival on 25 October of the American whaler American, captain Pease, 200 barrels whale oil, 2,000 lbs bone, coming from Ochotsk.

Source

Samuel C. Damon. The Friend. A monthly journal devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence. Vol XV. Honolulu, 1858.