Slocum Sites
Slocum around the World
Joshua Slocum has had an impact all over the world! We are tracking museums, monuments, and other sites of interest relating to Joshua Slocum. To add to this list, please email us at joshuaslocumsociety@gmail.com
Mount Hanley Area
Wilmot area, Nova Scotia, Canada
Joshua Slocum was born in Mount Hanley which is located in Wilmot, Nova Scotia Canada. He lived here for the first 8 years of his life. There are a few key sites in Mount Hanley and the broader Wilmot area that are important to the Slocum story.
Brier Island
Brier Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Joshua Slocum moved to Brier Island when he was 8 years old in 1852. There are several locations of significance on the island that relate to Captain Slocum. The Joshua Slocum Society, headquartered on the island, has created a Slocum Map to identify key locations on Brier Island.
Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
As the capital city of Nova Scotia, Halifax has several sites of interest about Joshua Slocum for museum and archival content.
Fairhaven
Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA
Fairhaven is an important site as part of the Slocum story. This is where Slocum was given the old oyster boat, Spray, which he fixed up to then sail around the world. It is now the site of the first Slocum Monument to commemorate Captain Joshua Slocum.
Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
Joshua Slocum lived on Martha’s Vineyard before he set off to sea for the final time. There are several spots of interest around Martha’s Vineyard.
New England Museums
East Coast, USA
Joshua Slocum spent many years as a sea Captain at various ports in New England. This means that there are several significant archives and museum items that are housed at some of the key New England museums.
Ports of Import
Important ports of interest
Joshua Slocum made many ports of call on his journey around the world. There are several that have commemorated his stop in some way.