Love and knowledge at South Quay
A ship containing hundreds of Christians and the world's largest floating book fair is the latest arrival to the docks of Canary Wharf.
The Logos Hope, which sailed in to South Quay last Thursday, comprises more than 350 unpaid volunteers from 45 countries.
The 12,000 tonne ship was welcomed by London's Deputy Mayor Richard Barnes and a host of Wharf companies at a ceremony last Thursday.
Captain Dirk Colenbrander said there was much for visitors to see onboard.
He said: "There's a large variety of books. Over 6,000 titles, not just Christian, but novels, sports books, lots of things.
"Before you go into the book fair you go to the Lifeboat Theatre and watch what it takes to run a ship then you can go and sit down, relax and talk to crew members.
"There's also a prayer room."
Dirk, 35, said it had been his dream since the age of eight to work on a ship while spreading the word of God.
He added: "We're all from different churches. But the main thing is we have a personal relationship with God. It doesn't matter whether you're Roman Catholic, Presbyterian or Baptist, or whatever."
Dirk said the crew were impressed with Canary Wharf.
He said: "It's excellent - a beautiful place. At the weekend many people walked by, all very friendly."
The Logos Hope is at South Quay until June 28. It is open from 2pm until 10pm on Sunday and between 10am and 10pm Tuesday till Saturday. It is closed on Mondays.
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