Commodore George Dewey sailed to the Philippines during the Spanish-American War in 1898 to engage the Spanish fleet stationed there. His mission was part of a broader strategy to eliminate Spanish naval power in the Pacific and support the liberation of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule. Dewey's decisive victory at the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, was pivotal in establishing U.S. influence in the region.
He sail to Japan because the president of the U.S send him to present a letter to the shogun. The letter invited Japan to have trade and diplomatic relations with the United States. By six moths, Perry returned to Japan to the President´s letter.
Magellan was only in the Philippines for less than a year trying to sail to the spice Islands and converting the Natives to Christianity. His conversion attempts were short lived when the Chief refused to convert and attacked Magellan killing him.
Magellan was the first to lead a mission to sail around the world, thus proving that the world was indeed round. However, he did not complete this voyage, as he was killed in the Philippines. 8 of his crew straggled home.
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From Hong Kong, China.
Commodore George Dewey and his fleet moved from Hong Kongto nearby Mirs Bay in China, and sailed for Manila Bay on April 27, 1898. (sank Spanish fleet on May 1, 1898)
Hong Kong.
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Dewey sailed to Hong Kong from the Philippines after his victory in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War in 1898. After successfully defeating the Spanish fleet, he and his crew took their ships to Hong Kong for repairs and to regroup. This stop was significant as it marked a shift in U.S. naval power in the Pacific.
Yes, Commodore Perry's squadron.
Philippines
George Washington
69 years.
he saild in 1492
First man to sail around the world. He was killed in the Philippines, but his ship and crew made it home.
Ferdinand Magellan