Wooden sea-chest

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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Online ID:	000-190-000-838-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NT 7
Date:	1704 - 1709 17th or 18th century
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Dimensions:	610 mm x 457 mm x 914 mm
What:	Sea chest
Subject:	Miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Alexander Selkirk (Owner) Robinson Crusoe
Where:	Chile, Juan Fernandez Islands Scotland, Fife, Lower Largo
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References:	Keay, J. & J. (eds). Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland. London: HarperCollins, 1994, p 861.
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