American whaling barque Awashonks visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 16 October 1853

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 12 October of the American whaling barque Awashonks master Lawrence of Falmouth from the Arctic 150 barrels sperm oil 1,800 barrels whale oil 7,000 lbs bone.

American whaler B. Gornald visited Floreana Island in 1834

According to a letter dated Floriana 1 May 1834 written by Joseph Villamil sent to the editors of the N.Y. Daily Advertiser visited the whaler B. Gornald of Famouth, master Dagget, Floriana on 29 January 1834.(1)

Note

1. Floreana Island or Isla Floreana or Floriana is part of the Ecuador’s Galápagos Archipelago. In the past know and Mercedes Island/Isla Mercedes or Mascarenas, Santa Maria and Charles Island. Favorite stop for whalers for fresh water and food probably resulting in the destinction of some specias like the Floreana giant tortoise. The whaling barque Bartholomew Gosnold of Falmouth, built there in 1832, later becoming a barge until May 1894. Master in 1834 was John C. Dagget, value results 33,000 US dollars.

Sources

The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Vol VI ending August 183. New York, 1834.

Website New Bedford Whaling Museum.

American whaler Commodore Morris visited Navigator’s Islands according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 13 November 1852

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An item referred to master C. Bell who reported the presence on 10 June at Apia, Navigator’s Islands the American whaler Commodore Morris master Lawrence of Falmouth 34 months out 1,150 barrels sperm oil to cruise on the line 

American whalers fitted out at Falmouth, Barnstable county and their catch results between 1771-1775

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Number of whalers yearly fitted out for the Northern whale fishery 4

Total tonnage300 tons

Number of employed seamen 52

Number of barrels spermaceti oil yearly taken 400

Source

John MacGregor. The progress of America from the discovery by Columbus to the year 1846. Vol II. London, 1847, p. 587. 

American whaler Awashonks visited Oahu, Hawaii in 1835

Arrival at Oahu, Hawaii on 24 November. Tonnage 382 tons. Master Jones. Where owned Falmouth. Time 23 months. Cargo 600 barrels oil.

Source

The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Published by the American Seamen’s Friend Society. Vol. VIII ending August 1835, p. 335 etc. 

American whaler Awashonks visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 9 November 1850

An item reported that the American whaler Awashonks master Smith was cleared at Honolulu, Hawaii on 6 November for Falmouth

American whaler Warshanks spoken according to the newspaper Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle dated 30 January 1847

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An item reported that the American whaler General Pike left Twofold Bay on 27 September 846 and spoke on 39 latitude 167 longitude the American whaler Warshanks of Falmouth 30 months out 1,100 barrels sperm oil 1,100 barrels black oil.

American whaler William Penn wrecked according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 19 February 1848

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An item reported that the American whaler William Penn master Wimpenny of Falmouth was wrecked at Waitatuck, Harvy Islands in begin December 1847 and lost. Of her cargo of 100 barrels sperm oil and 1.400 barrels whale oil was around 1.100 barrels oil salvaged. Her crew survived the disaster.

American whaler Wm. Penn reported according to the newspaper The Inquirer and Mirror dated Saturday Wednesday 4 March 1835

Made by John Heaviside Clark (circa 1771-1863) Flensing in progress

An item referred to the Parker which reported on 30 April 1834 the whaler Wm. Penn master Swain of Falmouth 17 months out 300 barrels oil.

American whaling ship Hobomok visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 10 May 1845

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 15 March of the American whaling ship Hobomok captain R[owland] R. Jones of Falmouth, USA 9 months out 300 barrels sperm oil 100 barrels whale oil 1,000 lbs bone departed on 3 April.

American whaling ship W. Penn visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 9 October 1847

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 1 October by the American whaling ship W. Penn master Wimpenny of Falmouth 26 months out 100 barrels sperm oil 1700 barrels whale 800 barrels whale oil this season.

American whaler Wm. Penn hailed according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 18 September 1847

The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, 

vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846.

An item reported that the American whaler Wm. Penn master Whimpenny of Falmouth was hailed on 26 June 3 whales 1.400 barrels oil.

American whaling ship Wm. Penn visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 6 March 1847

The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, 

vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846.

An item reported the departure from Honolulu, Hawaii on 3 March by the American whaling ship Wm. Penn master Wimpenny of Falmouth for cruising.

American whaler Hobomock hailed according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 6 February 1847

The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffus

An item reported that the American whaling ship Saratoga spoke on 1 October 1846 the American whaler Hobomock of Falmouth 800 barrels sperm oil 700 barrels whale oil.

American whaler Bartholomew Gosnod hailed according to the newspaper The Inquirer and Mirror dated Wednesday 1 January 1834

Made by John Heaviside Clark (circa 1771-1863) Flensing in progress

An item referred to a letter dated Tombez 21 August 1833 reported that the American whaler George Washington master Gibbs spoke the day before the American whaler Bartholomew Gosnod master [John D.] Daggett of Falmouth 9 months out 600 barrels oil.

American whaler Awahouks visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 12 May 1849

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 30 April by the American whaling ship Awashouks master Smith of Falmouth 6 months out 15 barrels sperm oil.

American whale ship William Penn visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 19 October 1844

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 12 October of the American whale ship William Penn captain Lincoln of Falmouth, USA 35 months out 1.300 barrels sperm oil 100 barrels whale oil.

American whale ship William Penn visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 12 October 1844

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 25 September of the American whale ship William Penn master Lincoln of Falmouth 35 months out 1.300 barrels sperm oil 100 barrels whale oil.

American whaler Commodore Morris visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 24 February 1849

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 25 August of the A

An item reported that the American whaler Abraham H. Howland captain Fisher spoke on20 December 1848 the American whaler Commodore Morris of Falmouth 41 months out 2,200 barrels sperm oil.