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About the Society |
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The Joshua Slocum Society International (JSSI) was
a non-profit corporation first incorporated in 1972. It was founded in 1955 by
sailing enthusiast Richard Gordon McCloskv to record, encourage, and support
long distance passages in small boats. In pursuit of these goals it has become
an international association of people of similar interests: First, in
reporting and recording the adventures of small boat sailors. Second, in
recognizing significant voyages and acts of heroism at sea. And third, in
keeping sea history alive, especially the memory and legacy of Captain Joshua
Slocum. In June 1998, the Society promoted and attended ceremonies in Bristol
and Newport, R.I. and Fairhaven, Mass. celebrating the centennial of Joshua's
return from his solo voyage around the world. The Joshua Slocum Society International (JSSI) was unfortunately disbanded in July 2011. This site is being maintained for historical reasons. |
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The Society's burgee (flag) is the house flag of the last commercial sailing outfit that employed Joshua Slocum | ||||||||
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