Mysterious Ghost Ship Reappears After Almost A Decade Lost at Sea

Amidst the vast sea line, fishermen made a bizarre sighting. After almost 10 years at the mercy of the sea, a ship had mysteriously reappeared. Could the story behind the discovery be unraveled?

Long Lost Ships

History is full of strange tales from the expansive oceans. Legends and myths about ghost ships have long intrigued people. Large vessels seem to vanish without a trace. Crew members are never seen again and wreckages are never found. This is the case with the Myanmar Burmese ship. People wanted answers and so our story begins…

The Ship

The Sam Ratulangi PB 1600 was a functional container ships for years. Making its maiden voyage in 2001, the huge vessel transported goods and cargo to far-flung destinations. But one destination would unexpectedly be its last. After eight years on the seas, the ship vanished and was not seen again for nearly a decade.

The Sighting

The ship was first seen by a group of curious fishermen in the area of Yangon in Myanmar. The men were instantly intrigued by the vessel. It was worn, rusted and evidently years old. There was something especially unique about the mysterious vessel. The men decided to investigate.

Calling Backup

The Myanmar Navy were soon called in to make a closer inspection of the Sam Ratulangi. The vessel was neglected and covered in rot. The Navy men found no trace of any crew on board. The ghost ship was entirely abandoned. But what had occurred all those years ago? Where were the crew now?