1 Jan 1791 Jahr - 1791—First American Ship Reaches Japan

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The first American to reach Japan was John Kendrick of Boston, aboard the brigantine Lady Washington. Several American ships followed, all hired by the Dutch East India Company, from 1797-1809 during the Napolionic wars. Fearing British attacks, the Dutch often used American ships to disguise themselves and avoid hostilities.

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