Joshua Slocum
Joshua Slocum Joshua Slocum Born (1844-02-20)February 20, 1844 Mount Hanley, Nova Scotia Died November 14, 1909(1909-11-14) (aged 65) Lost at sea (unknown) Cause of death Unknown Nationality British (birth – 1869), American (1869 – death) Known for First solo circumnavigation of the world Joshua Slocum (February 20, 1844 – on or shortly after November 14, 1909) was 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.