Joshua Slocum

Joshua Slocum 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.

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Who was born first?

• Joshua Slocum and Alexei Fedchenko were born the same year
• Joshua Slocum and George W. De Long were born the same year
• Joshua Slocum and Verney Lovett Cameron were born the same year
• Joshua Slocum was born 1 year before Jan Czerski
• Joshua Slocum was born 1 year after Aleksandra Potanina

Timeline

1. Aleksandra PotaninaJanuary 26, 1843 – September 19, 1893
2. Alexei FedchenkoFebruary 7, 1844 – September 3, 1873
3. George W. De LongAugust 22, 1844 – October 31, 1881
4. Joshua Slocum (this page)February 20, 1844 – November 14, 1909
5. Verney Lovett CameronJuly 1, 1844 – March 24, 1894
6. Jan CzerskiMay 3, 1845 – June 25, 1892

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