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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!
Joshua Slocum
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Joshua Slocum
Age: 65 †
Born: 1844
Born: January 1
Died: 1909
Died: January 1
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