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 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.^[2] The Apung 1, Owned by the government power generating corporation (Perusahaan Listrik Negara, or PLN), crashed into two homes when it was taken ashore, killing those inside.^[3]

PLTD Apung 1 in Punge Blang Cut village, Banda Aceh
History
Name	Apung 1
Status	Museum ship
General characteristics
Type	Diesel generator barge[1]
Tonnage	2,600 GT

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,^[1] known as the Museum PLTD Apung.