Since 1970, when the original Logos was purchased, the ship ministry has, among other things: welcomed over 42 million people on board (42,738,500 as of June 30 2013); visited over 150 countries and territories; distributed over 50 million portions of Scripture; hosted more than five million people at on-board events; seen more than ten million children visit the ships; trained around 10,000 people for future life and service; donated hundreds of tonnes of books; and seen tens of thousands come to faith in God.