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World's oldest working full-rigged ship arrives in Sri Lanka

Xinhua, October 24, 2016 Adjust font size:

The world's oldest working full-rigged ship, SS Sørlandet from Norway, has arrived in the Sri Lankan capital while on a two-year circumnavigation, the Norwegian Embassy in Colombo said on Monday.

The ship has 70 students from Norwegian and international high schools on board. During their stay in Colombo they will greet Sri Lankan maritime students.

The ship will be part of several events hosted by the Royal Norwegian Embassy.

The ship, nicknamed "The pearl of Norway," has 27 sails. She has sailed the oceans of the world for close to 90 years, most of the time as a training ship, hosting students and cadets.

The ship has also been used as a prison ship during World War II, the Embassy said in a statement.

The ship will end its visit on Oct. 30 and set sail for the Maldives. Endit