Cabot in 1497 erroneously concluded that he had reached northeast Asia, from whence he hoped to sail south to China. His second voyage in 1498 revealed his error by showing that North America was a previously unknown continent, and that his previous claims about Asia were unfounded.
John Cabot faced many difficulties like violent storms, strong winds, and food and water shortages. In fact, John Cabot was turned back on his first voyage due to storms, food shortages, and problems with his crew.
