On September 3, 2007, Steve Fossett, an American millionaire and adventurer, took off from a private airstrip in Nevada, USA, on a routine solo flight in his single-engine plane. The 63-year-old Fossett, who had set numerous world records in aviation and sailing, was planning to scout locations for a new land speed record attempt. But […]
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Introduction The life and career of Joshua Slocum, the sailor who became the first solo circumnavigator of the globe, is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Joshua Slocum was a sailor who achieved worldwide fame for becoming the first person to sail single-handedly around the world. His solo voyage took him across three oceans, and his […]