American whaler John Cockerell visited the Bay of Islands according to the Australian newspaper The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser dated Saturday 25 May 1839

An item referred to a list of arrivals and departures at the Bay of Islands between 26 February-2 May reporting the arrival of the American whaler John Cockekrell, Welsh, clean on 25 April. Departed for cruising on 1 May.