Used by Alexander Selkirk
This wooden sea-chest (pictured here open) was used by Alexander Selkirk during his solitary stay on the island of Juan Fernandez in the Pacific Ocean from 1704-9. Born in Largo in Fife, Selkirk was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe'.
Sea-chest of Alexander Selkirk of Lower Largo, Fife, used by him during his solitary stay on the island of Juan Fernandez in the Pacific Ocean, 1704 - 1709
After the publication of his experiences of the four-year stay on the island, Selkirk returned to sea. At his death in 1721 he was a lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
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