"My ship was also in better condition than when she sailed from Boston on her long voyage. She was still as sound as a nut, and as tight as the best ship afloat. She did not leak a drop - not one drop!"
- Joshua Slocum
About this Quote
Joshua Slocum's quote is a testimony to the quality of his ship. He takes pride in the reality that his ship was in much better condition than when it had actually left Boston on its long voyage. He is likewise pleased with the truth that the ship was sound and tight, and did not leak a single drop of water. This is a testimony to the quality of the ship and the skill of the shipbuilder. It also speaks to the care and upkeep that Slocum took into his ship, making sure that it remained in the very best condition possible. This quote is a tip of the value of looking after one's ownerships, and of the pride that includes having a well-kept vessel.
This quote is written / told by Joshua Slocum between February 20, 1844 and November 14, 1909. He/she was a famous Explorer from Canada.
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