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Wednesday, 28 October 2026

American whaler Waverley visited Hobart, Tasmania according to the Australian newspaper The Mercury dated Tuesday 21 August 1862

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 reported that the American whaler Waverley visited Hobart, Tasmania for refitting and provisions. Was 39 months out, with 1,750 barrels sperm oil, 600 barrels whale oil. 

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