 PLTD Apung 1 in Punge Blang Cut village, Banda Aceh
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Apung 1 |
| Status | Museum ship |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Diesel generator barge |
| Tonnage | 2,600 GT |
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 was at sea when the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami occurred, with the tsunami carrying it two to three kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) inland. The Apung 1, then owned by the local power generating company, crashed into two homes when it was taken ashore, killing those inside.
The government donated 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 features 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, known as the Museum PLTD Apung.
References
- ^ "PLTD Apung 1 - Dark Tourism - the guide to dark travel destinations around the world". www.dark-tourism.com. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- "Riding Out the Next Big Wave". The Yale Globalist. 22 October 2010. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
- "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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