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Joshua Slocum was an American writer and sailor, renowned for his circumnavigation of the world. His book 'Sailing Around the World' documented his adventurous journey, making him the first person to complete a solo sailboat circumnavigation.

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Famous Joshua Slocum Quotes

“As for myself, the wonderful sea charmed me from the first.”

Firsts Wonderful Sea Ships Charmed

Book:The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

Source: The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

“The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.”

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Author:Joshua Slocum

“To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go.”

Source: The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

“About midnight the fog shut down again denser than before. One could almost "stand on it." It continued so for a number of days, the wind increasing to a gale. The waves rose high, but I had a good ship. Still, in the dismal fog I felt myself drifting into loneliness, an insect on the straw in the midst of the elements.”

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Book:The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

Source: The Voyages of Joshua Slocum

“Captain Fisher, the commander, with a party of young ladies from the city and gentlemen belonging to his ship, came one day to pay me a visit in the midst of a deluge of rain.”

Young Party Pay Cities One Day Rain Ships Gentleman Midst Belonging Captains Commanders Rainy Rainy Day Young Ladies Deluge

Book:Sailing Alone Around the World

Source: Sailing Alone Around the World

“Remember, Lord, my ship is small and thy sea is so wide!”

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Book:Sailing Alone Around the World

Source: Sailing Alone Around the World

“My ship was also in better condition than when she sailed from Boston on her long voyage. She was still as sound as a nut, and as tight as the best ship afloat. She did not leak a drop - not one drop!”

Long Stills Sound Journey Conditions Ships Nuts Boston Voyages Leaks

Book:Sailing Alone Around the World

Source: Sailing Alone Around the World

About the Author

Born: February 20, 1844
Died: November 14, 1909
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 25

Books & Sources

Sailing Alone Around the WorldRelated source material

The Voyages of Joshua SlocumRelated source material

Sailing Alone: Around the WorldRelated source material

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