Australian whaler Proteus arrived in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Eales Advertiser dated Saturday 25 May 1839

Fishermen in boats have been attacking a whale but one boat is upset and a man is falling out. Coloured engraving by F. Duncan after W.J. Huggins 1834

An item referred to a list of arivals and departured at the Bay of Islands between 26 February-2 May reporting the arrival of the Australian whaler Proteus, Fowler of Sydney, Fowler, 11 months, 1,100 barrels sperm oil on 5 March. Departed for cruising on 30 March.