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MV Doulos
Chapter
Nine
Doulos'
Postcard - Author’s private collection
During my visit to the Doulos in July
1999, I learnt much about the
ship, but also a great deal about the work of
Doulos in
MV Doulos is
seen here in 1989 before the
Photograph
by & © Stephen Moore
Photograph
by & © Stephen Moore
Doulos in
Photograph by & © 1999 Reuben Goossens
Logos Hope 2008
the New Venture
MV Logos Hope is seen here being prepared for her future duties
– She is the future of
Photograph © 2008 OM
A Message from the Doulos’ Project
Coordinator
“MV Doulos promotes international understanding and world-wide education, through cultural exchange programmes, community service initiatives and as a floating book fair.
The Doulos as she sails the globe carries a stock close to half
a million books. There are thousands of titles that cover a wide range of
subjects, such as science, technology, sports, hobbies, cookery, the arts, and
philosophy. These books are chosen to meet the educational and social needs of
the various local communities and a large selection is devoted especially for
children. Local language materials are also available together with the vast
array of English books where needed!
The Doulos experience encourages all who come aboard to expand their horizons and embark on a voyage of discovery.”
Marlieske Smilde.
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A Special Thank You to …
1999: I wish to thank Captain of the
Doulos, Captain Greame Bird for his
enthusiastic hospitality! The ever delightful Doulos’ Project
co-ordinator, Marlieske Smilde
for her efforts and all of Doulos’ wonderful staff for their outstanding
hospitality and co-operation whilst I was onboard. Also, thank you, Richard
Beaumont (now past & retired) Doulos' National Director in
2008. I appreciate the ongoing
assistance of Ken Miller, Director of Communications since 1999, as well
as that of Ronnie Rappin and Mark Dimond all of whom are located in
MV Doulos Index
Chapters
Introduction A Vintage Liner Sails
into the 21st Century
Chapter One “Hull 176”
– SS Medina – SS Medina -1914 - 1949
Chapter Two From Onions to Passengers – SS Roma 1949 – 1953
Chapter Four A New luxury Role – MS Franca C the cruise
ship - 1959, 1970
to 1977
Cabin Plan One - 1959 - 1970
Cabin Plan Two – 1970 – 1977
Chapter Five A New Role for a Grand Old Lady of the Sea
–
MV Doulos
Chapter
Six 1993
Electrical Project - “Heart
Transplant” in
Chapter Seven SOLAS – NEW “Safety Of Life At Sea”
regulations to come in place mid 2010
Chapter Eight Onboard Impressions - My visit
to her in 1999
Chapter Nine Doulos’ Mission
Chapter Ten Doulos Goes High Tech -
2006
Ports Future Ports of Call
Photo Pages Photo Page One
Photo Page Two
NEW - Doulos -
2008
Part One Doulos arrives in
Brisbane –
Part Five Doulos
at Sea - Page Two
Part Eight Doulos in
Sydney – Aug/Sept 2008 - Including the official opening
& 94th Birthday
Part Nine Doulos in Geelong, Albany & Fremantle – NOW
online
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