The First Solo Voyage Around The World
The First Solo Voyage Around The World  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Fri Apr 24 2026
Description: April 24, 1895. Joshua Slocum sets off from Boston, Massachusetts in his attempt to become the first person to circumnavigate the world single-handedly. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.