Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Endermo Harbor, Island of Jesso surveyed by order of Commodore M.C. Perry U.S.N. by Actg. Master C.A. Stevens and Midn. R.L. May of the U.S.S. Southampton, J.J. Boyle Lieut. comg. 1854.

Barcode: 57276

Image Number: 57276.0001

Publishing Location: Washington, DC

Brief Description: American Commodore Matthew Perry led four of his ships to Japan on July 8, 1853 seeking to re-establish trade with the Japanese after 200 years. In 1854 a treaty was signed between the United States and Japan allowing trade at two ports. Muroran is a port city on the south coast of Japan's Hokkaido Island.

Publisher: United States. Hydrographic Office.

Date/Date Range Published: 1854

Language: English

Region Depicted: Japan

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical mapsNautical charts

Dimensions: 36 x 54 cm on sheet 40 x 59 cm

Historical Context: Commodore Matthew Perry led the United States Navy Expedition to open up trade with Japan after a period of 200 years of isolation. In 1854 Japan and the United States signed a treaty allowing trade at two ports.

LC Call Number: G7964.M8P5 1854 U5

OCLC: 1313527850

Accession Number: OML-1854-74

Subjects: United States Naval Expedition to Japan (1852-1854)

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