of the characters and the rigid societal norms of the 1930s Minangkabau culture. Production Quality
Panic ensued as the crew rushed to issue the general alarm and prepare for evacuation. The captain remained on the bridge, coordinating efforts to save as many lives as possible. However, the situation quickly spiralled out of control. The ship began to list severely to one side, making it difficult to launch lifeboats.
Kapal Van der Wijck berlayar dari pelabuhan Makassar menuju ke Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok di Jakarta pada pukul 08.00 WIB. Namun, hanya beberapa jam setelah meninggalkan pelabuhan, kapal ini mulai mengalami masalah. Pada pukul 10.00 WIB, kapal ini melaporkan adanya kebocoran di bagian lambung kapal.