Shipwreck found in Pahang floods believed to be British-owned, say heritage experts

The shipwreck was found on the banks of the Sungai Lipis, near Kampung Pagar, Penjom suspension bridge after the Pahang village was hit by floods on Jan 3. Photo: Bernama

A ship's hull found after the floodwaters receded about 220 kilometres from Kuantan, Pahang recently, is believed to be from the 18th or 19th century.

National Heritage Department (JWN) director-general Mesran Mohd Yusop said the ship made of wood and copper is most likely a British-owned merchant ship or used by dignitaries of that period.