Apung 1

PLTD Apung 1 is a tourist attraction and former active duty electric generator ship, 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 2 to 3 kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) inland.[1] The Apung 1, then owned by the local power generating company, crashed upon two homes when she was taken ashore, killing those inside. Visitors can enter the ship and explore the interior in its entirety.

PLTD Apung 1 in Punge Blang Cut village, Banda Aceh
History
NameApung 1
General characteristics
TypeGenerator ship
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.

References
  1. "Riding Out the Next Big Wave". The Yale Globalist. 22 October 2010. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2011.


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