American sea elephanting brig Leonora in 1902

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) (NOAA) Photo Library Working sea-elephants at northeast point, Herd's Island. Drawing by H. W. Elliott after Capt. H. C. Chester

An item reported the American brig Leonora returning home in 1902 with 2,900 barrels sea elephant oil and a quantity of hides.

Source

George M. Bowers. U.S. Commision of fish and fisheries. Part XXVIII. Report of the commissioner for the year ending June 30, 1902. Washington, 1904.