The SS Ourang Medan
A ship reportedly found adrift with all crew dead under mysterious circumstances.
- Region
- Strait of Malacca
- Country
- Indonesia
- Category
- Ghost Ship
- Date
- 1947
- Continent
- Asia
The report
In 1947, the SS Ourang Medan allegedly sent distress calls claiming the crew was dead or dying. When rescue ships arrived, they found the entire crew deceased with terrified expressions, but no signs of injury. Before investigations could begin, the ship exploded and sank. The incident's veracity remains debated, with no ship records definitively confirming its existence.
Sources and further reading
Location
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