Joshua Slocum
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- Date of birth
- 1844-02-20
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- Canada
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- 1909-11-14
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Joshua Slocum (February 20, 1844 – on or shortly after November 14, 1909) was the first person to sail single-handedly around the world. He was a Nova Scotian-born, naturalised American seaman and adventurer, and a noted writer. In 1900 he wrote a book about his journey, Sailing Alone Around the World, which became an international best-seller. He disappeared in November 1909 while aboard his boat, the Spray.
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Canadian navigator and maritime writer. He was the first person to sail single-handedly around the world.Last modified: 2020-10-20 (revision #34985)
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