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

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 Martha, Taber, 14 months, 4,500 barrels black oil on 2 March. Departed for cruising on 20 March.(1)

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