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

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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 American whaler Henry Astor, Rostun, 1,800 barrels sperm oil, bound home, on 3 March. Departed for the USA on 30 March.(1)

1. Bay of Islands, area on the east coast of the Far North District, North Island, New Zealand.