Apung 1

PLTD Apung 1 is a tourist attraction and former electric generator barge, stranded on dry land in Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. The 2,600-ton vessel had been in the sea when the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami occurred, with the tsunami carrying her two to three kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) inland.[2] The Apung 1, then owned by the local power generating company, crashed upon two homes when she was taken ashore, killing those inside.[3]

PLTD Apung 1 in Punge Blang Cut village, Banda Aceh
History
NameApung 1
StatusMuseum ship
General characteristics
TypeDiesel generator barge[1]
Tonnage2,600 GT

The government gave Apung 1 to Aceh during the Aceh conflict between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka, or GAM). In 2012–2013, the boat was renovated and now has two towers, a monument, a flying walk, a jogging area, and a fountain. The vessel is now open to the public as a tourist attraction,[1] known as the Museum PLTD Apung.

References
  1. "PLTD Apung 1 - Dark Tourism - the guide to dark travel destinations around the world". www.dark-tourism.com. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. "Riding Out the Next Big Wave". The Yale Globalist. 22 October 2010. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
  3. "Apung 1 - Tsunami Power Generating Ship". Asia for Visitors - Your complete online travel resource for Southeast Asia. Retrieved 4 July 2023.

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