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![[Joshua Slocum Society International]](../images/i/int~jssi.gif)
by
Ivan Sache
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The Joshua Slocum Society International (JSSI), located in Bethel (CT),
is a non-profit
corporation first incorporated in 1972. It was founded in 1955 by
sailing enthusiast Richard Gordon McClosky 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 Society's burgee (flag) is the house flag of the last commercial sailing
outfit that employed Joshua Slocum.
The burgee is a square white flag with three rows of three square diamonds each.
Ivan Sache, 11 July 2002