A letter written by captain Lawrence on board of the bark Alton of New Bedford, USA at Talcahuano, Chile on 10th May reported a catch of 150 barrels sperm and 235 barrels whale oil since rounding Cape Horn.(1)
Note
1. Measurement 236 tons, captain Lawrence, shipping agents Richmond&Peiree, departed on 29 June 1857 towards the Pacific.
