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Full size replica of Noah's Ark complete with wooden animals is heading to Brazil for the Olympic Games (but it needs a donation of Biblical proportions to fund its voyage)
5 May 2016
A Dutch carpenter inspired by a dream to construct a life-sized replica of Noah's Ark. Johan Huibers' Biblical boat was constructed 4 years ago at the cost of nearly $1.6million, and is currently a popular attraction in Dordrecht, south of Amsterdam.
t is estimated that the cost of sailing the vessel 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in time for the sporting event would be around $1.97million, according to a California non-profit organisation set up to help the determined Huibers realise his latest goal. Larger than a football pitch and containing five floors, Huibers' Ark can transport more than 5,000 people at a time. Since it opened in 2012, hundreds of thousands of tourists have flocked to explore its 410ft long, 95ft wide and 75ft tall chambers, similar to measurements given in Genesis 6:15.
In keeping with the Biblical tale, the vessel includes artificial replicas of animals in two-by-two formation, which guests are able to witness along with exploring an interactive museum and event centre
If the daring feat goes ahead, the 2,500-ton Ark's progress across the ocean will be streamed live on the internet for fans to follow. Pictured is creator Johan Huibers in front of his vessel
5 May 2016
A Dutch carpenter inspired by a dream to construct a life-sized replica of Noah's Ark. Johan Huibers' Biblical boat was constructed 4 years ago at the cost of nearly $1.6million, and is currently a popular attraction in Dordrecht, south of Amsterdam.
t is estimated that the cost of sailing the vessel 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in time for the sporting event would be around $1.97million, according to a California non-profit organisation set up to help the determined Huibers realise his latest goal. Larger than a football pitch and containing five floors, Huibers' Ark can transport more than 5,000 people at a time. Since it opened in 2012, hundreds of thousands of tourists have flocked to explore its 410ft long, 95ft wide and 75ft tall chambers, similar to measurements given in Genesis 6:15.
In keeping with the Biblical tale, the vessel includes artificial replicas of animals in two-by-two formation, which guests are able to witness along with exploring an interactive museum and event centre
If the daring feat goes ahead, the 2,500-ton Ark's progress across the ocean will be streamed live on the internet for fans to follow. Pictured is creator Johan Huibers in front of his vessel
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