Joshua Slocum
1844
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1909
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: United States of America
languages spoken, written or signed: English
occupation: explorer, writer, capitaine au long cours
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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. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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