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.
Portugal.
a curragh
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.
southeast
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
Magellans crew sailed around the world west.