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World’s largest floating library to visit Kochi

25 April 2011   View Comments

Logos Hope, ship housing the world’s largest floating library, to visit Kochi! The ship is scheduled to arrive on 25th of May (2011). If everything goes as per the plan, she would be departing on 21st June, covering a period of almost one month’s stay here in Kochi. The ship is big enough to hold up to 1,000 visitors at any time. The vision of the trip is to bring knowledge, help and hope to the world. Its now anchored at Colombo (Sri Lanka) after which she would travel to Tuticorin and then to Kochi.

Port Information:

Arrival Date         :  25 May 2011

Departure Date   :  21 June 2011

Opening Date       :  May 26 2011

Closing Date         : 16 June 2011

Book fair is going to be the main attraction of the visit. The fair would feature above 7,000 (Seven Thousand !!!) different titles from various genres like studies related, professional and career interests, individual development, personal growth, etc. There are about 400 people in the ship including the volunteers and staff, from about 50 different countries. They are to live on board for two years!!! :shock:

For more, visit: http://www.gbaships.org/


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  • Liby

    I have visited the same ship back in the 90s’.. back then it was called the M.V. Doulos… This time round I can take my kids along and renew memories… Thanks for the info Gallan…

  • Anonymous

    Thats awesome, Liby. Its great to know that there are people from Kochi eager to visit it again. And would be really great if you could share your experiences with Kochi Gallan (kochigallan@gmail.com) and his friends once after you visit it this time. :)

  • Liby

    sure will do…

  • Anonymous

    Thanks in advance. :)

  • http://villastossademar.clubvillamar.co.uk/findAllVillas.php?filter=Tossa+de+Mar&lang=en villas tossa de mar

    That’s a great news for the locals of the Kochi….They have a great chance to take the advantage of this floating library in their own city….Come on guys,don’t miss this chance…

  • Joseph

    can anybody tell where in cochin is the ship anchored??
    or help me to reach there..

  • Anonymous

    @Joseph : Public can visit the ship between 10 AM and 8 PM from Tuesday to Saturday, and from 2 PM to 8 PM on Sunday and Monday. Entry fee is Rs 50. Entry for children under 16 years is free but they must be accompanied by an adult. Its anchored at the North Coal berth in Willingdon Island. :)

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