Selkirk

American

[sel-kurk] / ˈsɛl kɜrk /

noun

Alexander originally Alexander Selcraig, 1676–1721, Scottish sailor marooned on a Pacific island: supposed prototype of Robinson Crusoe.
Also called Selkirkshire. a historic county in southeastern Scotland.

Selkirk British

/ ˈsɛlˌkɜːk /

noun

Alexander. original name Alexander Selcraig. 1676–1721, Scottish sailor, who was marooned on one of the islets of Juan Fernández and is regarded as the prototype of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe

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Alexander Selkirk was marooned on an uninhabited island in 1704.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Back in Selkirk, businessman Craig Douglas said he had concerns at the costs of the project which could be up to £17m at its highest estimate.

From BBC ● May 24, 2026

"The world is a rough place at the moment, and it's lovely to have something that is just for the sake of fun," said Selkirk.

From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026

Inspired by an event which launched in New York in 2002, the challenge has become an annual ritual in London since 2009, said organiser Dave Selkirk.

From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026

Selkirk often saw vessels pass by the island, and made frequent, but vain attempts to hail them.

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