As the ship navigated through treacherous waters, it encountered a storm and was hit by a massive wave, causing significant damage to the vessel. Despite efforts to save the ship, it began to take on water and eventually sank.

"Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck" is a 2014 Indonesian film directed by Edwin and produced by Edwin, Ody Sutedja, and Edwin's production house, B-29 Films. The film is based on a true story about the sinking of the Dutch ship, Van der Wijck, which occurred on December 5, 1940, off the coast of Belitung Island, Indonesia.

The film tells the story of the Dutch ship, Van der Wijck, which was traveling from Java to Singapore with a cargo of gold, silver, and other valuable commodities. On board were 59 crew members and passengers, including women and children. The ship was commanded by Captain L. A. van der Sluijs.