Gray arrived in Canton in early 1790 and traded his cargo for large amounts of tea. Gray continued to the west, sailing through the Indian Ocean, around the Cape of Good Hope, and across the Atlantic, reaching Boston on August 9, 1790. As such, "Columbia Rediviva" became the first American vessel to circumnavigate the globe. Although the commercial venture was financially disappointing to investors, Gray was paraded through Boston for the circumnavigation accomplishment. Accompanying Gray were Hawaiian natives named Atu (Attoo) and Opai (Opie), who had taken passage on "Columbia Rediviva"and were the first Hawaiians to visit New England. Gray had Atu paraded through the streets of Boston, dressed in traditional Hawaiian war dress. Governor John Hancock held a reception in honor of Gray and his circumnavigation achievement.