Jump to Navigation
Perry, Matthew
Matthew Perry
1794-1858. Commodore Matthew C. Perry is best known for taking four warships to Japan in 1852, an event that led to the opening of Japan to foreign trade and the overthrow of the feudal government.
Main menu
Home
Special Features
Learn About
Browse Collection
About
Search
Main menu
Home
Special Features
Glossary
Journal of Edwin Mitchell
The Journal of Margaret Oakes
Learn About
Maritime Communities
Our Maine Ancestors
Fisheries
Working The Bay
History of Navigation
Ships & Shipbuilding
Maine and the Asian Trade
Life at Sea
Marine Art
The Searsport Captains
Women’s Roles
Browse Collection
About
About The Museum
About This Website
Contact
Search
Search form
Search
»
Advanced Search Options
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
Y
Z