Joshua Slocum
Joshua Slocum
Joshua Slocumwas the first man 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...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionExplorer
Date of Birth20 February 1844
CountryCanada
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