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John Voss

Canadian writer (1858-1922) · Canada · On the map · Writers · Died at 64

John Claus Voss was a German-Canadian sailor, best known for sailing around the world in a modified dug-out canoe he named Tilikum. Initially a carpenter, Voss apprenticed on a ship voyaging around Cape Horn and thereafter lived primarily as a sailor.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 June 2026

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Country
Canada
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1858 to 1922 · aged 64