Google's four storey Barges with 13726 sq ft areas allowed to move in seas are found in San Francisco, Portland and Maine having sails in the shape of fish fins. But of course the sailing will be done with powerful diesel motors. The fish fin shaped sails only indicative of its smooth sailing. The barges have a permission to tour America for two years. The owners as per the applications submitted are "By and Large". The barges have a 24/7 vigilance by security guards and with 50 CC cameras.

The spokesman from Google told that the barges are not meant for using as a floating data center or as a party boat or as a store house for a last remaining dinosaur.  For the moment (which may change in due course) the barges are aimed at using as an interactive space where people can learn about new technology.

That means the purpose of the gigantic barges made by the internet giant Google is not clear to its employees even.  Its utility is kept close to its chest by Google.  Non disclosure agreements were made to be signed by the coastal guards and the teams of engineers and welders worked on the project.

Purpose of the barges is speculated in many ways.  They can be made tourist attraction with atriums and welcoming areas, exhibition areas and support facilities, as Daily Telegraph expects.

As per the application by Google as “By and Large”, it expects 1000 visitors a day with a permission to use it for private events after 10 pm.

We only have to wait till Google comes with an official statement as the secrecy is maintained by Google and also by its hired professionals under agreement.  But the barges are looking different and elegant.  

-SriJa