About PLTD Apung
PLTD Apung is a 2,600-ton floating diesel power plant vessel preserved as a tsunami monument in Punge Blang Cut, Jaya Baru, Banda Aceh, Aceh. Swept about 5 kilometers inland from Ulee Lheue by the 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the ship now rests in a residential area and serves as a memorial, educational site and major tourist attraction symbolizing the disaster and resilience of Banda Aceh.
Visitors guide
Visitors can see the massive diesel generator ship resting on land surrounded by houses, with its hull, deck and interior accessible via stairs. The site includes viewing platforms on the upper deck, information boards and photos documenting the 2004 tsunami, and a small exhibition area. The surroundings are an open park with pathways, parking and food stalls, allowing close-up viewing and photography of the vessel from ground level and from above.
Key highlights
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2,600-ton floating power plant ship carried 5 km inland by 2004 tsunami
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Preserved hull and deck accessible to visitors with panoramic views from upper deck
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On-site photo exhibition and information boards about tsunami history
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Memorial monument symbolizing survival and resilience of Banda Aceh
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Open park setting in residential area showing scale of tsunami impact
History of PLTD Apung
PLTD Apung 1 was a 2,600-ton floating diesel power plant moored at Ulee Lheue to supply electricity to Banda Aceh. On 26 December 2004, the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami swept the vessel about 4-5 kilometers inland to Punge Blang Cut, killing its crew and demonstrating the tsunami's force. The ship was left in place and preserved as a memorial and educational monument to the disaster.
Culture & Context
The ship is a widely recognized memorial to the 2004 tsunami victims and a symbol of resilience for the people of Aceh. It serves as an educational and remembrance site visited by locals, students and tourists to learn about the disaster and its impact on the community.
Route
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