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

An item reported the arrival on 26 October of the American whaler Emerald, captain Pierce, 800 barrels whale oil, 10,000 lbs bone, coming fromArctic.

Source

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