Vessel Armenia is expected to arrive to Limassol (Cyprus) on August 11 at 7:00 p.m. local time, reposts «Cyprus Mail».

Limassol will be the final destination for vessel’s epic world trip, started on May 18, 2009 in Valencia, Spain.

The crew consists of seven Armenians including writer, traveler and human rights activist Zori Balayan. Its mission is to increase worldwide awareness about former maritime power of Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia (1080–1375), which had special links to Cyprus of Lusignan Dynasty.

The vessel is dedicated to Saint Mesrob Mashdotz who invented the Armenian alphabet in 405 AD and the 1700th anniversary of Christianity in Armenia. Thirty seven letters of the Armenian alphabet, the Armenian Cross and Armenian symbol of eternity are featured on its hull.

Armenia’s arrival in Limassol coincides with 20th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia and will be marked by special ceremony with participation of President of Cyprus Demetris Christofias and his Armenian Counterpart Serzh Sargsyan.