MV Doulos Phos

The MV Doulos Phos is a very special ship. It's so old that it was sailing even before your grandparents were born! It's like a floating grandparent of ships. For a super long time, it was the oldest ship still sailing in the ocean. It traveled to many places, bringing smiles and stories to people everywhere it went.

This amazing ship has had a lot of names! It started out as the SS Medina, then became the SS Roma, and later the MV Franca C. But the name most people remember is MV Doulos. It's like a chameleon, changing its look and its name over its many years of adventures. Now, it has a new name, MV Doulos Phos, and a new job!

The MV Doulos Phos wasn't just for traveling. For many years, it was a floating bookshop! Imagine a library on a ship, sailing to different countries. It also helped people by being a missionary ship, sharing kindness and stories. It's like a traveling helper, bringing good things to communities around the globe.

After sailing the seas for over 100 years, the MV Doulos Phos decided to retire from the ocean. But it didn't just sit around! It was turned into a fancy hotel that sits on land in Indonesia. So, even though it doesn't sail anymore, people can still visit and stay on this historic ship, dreaming of its past adventures.