In a remarkable feat in 21st century Ghana, a group of bold fishermen from a coastal community built what is now being hailed as a contemporary adaptation of Noah’s Ark, the famed biblical architectural marvel.

While specific details about the location remain elusive, blogger SIKAOFFICIAL has been diligently providing insights into this extraordinary undertaking. The journey began on January 29, 2024, when he shared a 2-minute video showcasing significant progress in the construction of the immense boat.

The video captures the fishermen, believed to be the builders, meticulously employing basic tools without the aid of advanced machinery to intricately piece together the structure by hand. The footage highlights the remarkable craftsmanship involved, with a man in the video expressing astonishment at both the size of the boat and the dedication of the builders.

“This is being built by hand. These guys are actually building this boat with their physical hands with no machines at all; with just some primitive tools and hammers and chisels and all that and they are building this boat.

“Look at how they built it. Just check out these details of the boat and what they’ve actually done… this actually blew my mind looking at the size of this boat and these guys are actually building this whole boat with their own two hands…” a man in the video is heard saying.

In a subsequent update on February 16, 2024, SIKAOFFICIAL shared another video displaying the completed boat in the evening. The fully painted vessel is shown being successfully launched into the sea, accompanied by applause from onlookers and fellow fishermen.

The Ghanaian fishermen who undertook the ambitious project of building a 21st-century Noah's Ark have now achieved their goal and successfully launched the ark.

pic.twitter.com/jWABdmjKfK— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) February 16, 2024