Sailing Alone Around the World

aergistal · 06-10-10, 11:32 AM

The part where he used carpet pins to defend the ship was pretty funny. I also liked the imaginary pilot from Pinta who held the helm at night.

wikipedia:
Slocum again met with President Roosevelt in May 1907, this time at the White House in Washington. Supposedly, Roosevelt said to him, "Captain, our adventures have been a little different." Slocum answered, "That is true, Mr. President, but I see you got here first"

06-10-10, 11:32 AM	#9
aergistal Chief Join Date: May 2010 Location: France Posts: 326 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 1	The part where he used carpet pins to defend the ship was pretty funny. I also liked the imaginary pilot from Pinta who held the helm at night. wikipedia: Slocum again met with President Roosevelt in May 1907, this time at the White House in Washington. Supposedly, Roosevelt said to him, "Captain, our adventures have been a little different." Slocum answered, "That is true, Mr. President, but I see you got here first"