lampulo floating ship, a ship history site above the house
Lampulo is a fishing boat that is often used by the people of Lampulo inBanda Aceh to go to sea. But the great tragedy in Aceh in 2004 ago, making this ship has its own uniqueness and has now become one of the historical attractions in Aceh. The shipwrecked Lampulo Float is located not far from the fishing port, only about 1 Kilometer from the pier, more precisely located on Jalan Tanjung located in Kampung Lampulo, Kuta Alam Sub-district, Banda Aceh City.
Lampulo Floating Ship is an interesting tourist destination that you can visit. At the time of the 2004 tsunami, one of the fishermen's Lampulo Ship was dragged to the mainland for about 3 kilometers and ended up stranded right on one of the houses' rooftops. After arriving at this tourist spot, you will soon see a fairly large ship stranded on the roof of the resident's home. This floating boat itself weighs about 65 tons, its length is about 25 meters. This is the main attraction and makes many people want to see this floating ship directly.
Lampulo Floating Ship Tour is still maintained to commemorate the Tsunami in Aceh. But there is something unique from this place, the house where this ship was stranded until now still inhabited by a family. The homeowner admitted to not mind if the location of this ship used as a historical tourist attraction by the city government of Banda Aceh, even the owner of this house is also who offer themselves to keep this attraction.
Since this place was used as a historical tourist attraction by the city government of Banda Aceh, it was built a buffer made of iron to hold the ship to stay in position and at the top of the ship also been given a roof. besides it is also built public toilets that can be used for free by visitors and there is a convenient parking for you who bring a private vehicle to this attraction. In addition to viewing the Lampulo Ship from the bottom, you can also see it from above by climbing the ladder that has been provided. If the holiday time comes, a lot of local tourists and foreign tourists who visit the object of Floating Ship Tour Lampulo this and also here is not charged entrance fee, it's just there is a charity box that you can give seikhlasnya.
In the wake of the tsunami that hit the region, the dragged and wobbled Lampulo ship became a refuge for local residents. Residents boarded and boarded the ships to save them from the tsunami waves. That is why until now this family whose house struck by this ship sincerely to keep this ship remain in position, because Lampulo Floating Ship is already a lot of service to his life and the people around the village of Lampulo.
The attraction of Lampuloini Floating ship depth turns out to attract many tourists to visit directly to the location, no wonder if around the location there are also stalls of residents who sell accessories for memories memories here, there are also kiosks selling snacks and drinks sold with the price is quite affordable. Your tour in Banda Aceh is not yet complete before visiting this Floating Floating Lampulo monument.