1 nov 1837 - American ship fired upon in Japan (d
Description:
The American merchant ship Morrison arrived in Japan ostensibly to repatriate shipwrecked Japanese sailors, but with the intent of establishing trade. The Morrison also brought missionaries. Fired upon and forced to leave, the Morrison expedition was the first of many unsuccessful attempts by American ships to enter Japanese waters.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 nov 1837
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 186 ans
