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==Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia==
 
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'''Sandakan''' is the second-largest city in [[Sabah]], East Malaysia, on the north-eastern coast of [[Borneo]]. It is located on the east coast of the island and is known as the gateway for ecotourism destinations in [[Sabah]], such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves.
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| summary= '''Sandakan''' is the second-largest city in [[Sabah]], East Malaysia, on the north-eastern coast of [[Borneo]]. It is located on the east coast of the island and is known as the gateway for ecotourism destinations in [[Sabah]], such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves.
The area is also infamous as the site of a World War II Japanese airfield, built by the forced labour of 6,000 Javanese civilians and Allied prisoners of war. In 1945, the surviving Australian prisoners were sent on the Sandakan Death Marches; only 6 of them survived the war.
The area is also infamous as the site of a World War II Japanese airfield, built by the forced labour of 6,000 Javanese civilians and Allied prisoners of war. In 1945, the surviving Australian prisoners were sent on the Sandakan Death Marches; only 6 of them survived the war.
Sandakan remains Sabah's second most important port, after [[Kota Kinabalu]]. The port is important for palm oil, tobacco, cocoa, coffee, manila hemp and sago exports. Sandakan is also one of the most bustling towns in East Malaysia.
Sandakan remains Sabah's second most important port, after [[Kota Kinabalu]]. The port is important for palm oil, tobacco, cocoa, coffee, manila hemp and sago exports. Sandakan is also one of the most bustling towns in East Malaysia.
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==Charts==
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==Approach/Navigation==
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[[image:SabahSandakanEntranceChannel.jpg|thumb|right|Sandakan entrance channel from the sea buoy]] Sandakan is easily approached from the sea buoy approximately 11nm NW of the city in safe water. Sandakan lies immediately behind the tall cliffs of Pulau Berhala to the SW (pictured). There can be tidal and river currents in the narrows of several knots. The entrance and harbor are regularly transited by large cargo ships heading for berths W of town.
[[image:SabahSandakanEntranceChannel.jpg|thumb|right|Sandakan entrance channel from the sea buoy]] Sandakan is easily approached from the sea buoy approximately 11nm NW of the city in safe water. Sandakan lies immediately behind the tall cliffs of Pulau Berhala to the SW (pictured). There can be tidal and river currents in the narrows of several knots. The entrance and harbor are regularly transited by large cargo ships heading for berths W of town.
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Malaysia. For details ''see [[Malaysia#Entrance|Entrance: Malaysia]]''.
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* [http://www.syc.org.my/ The Sandakan Yacht Club] [[image:SabahSandakanAnchorage.jpg|thumb|right|Sandakan Yacht Club anchorage view to NE]] is on the waterfront 0.5km E of downtown Sandakan. [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|5|50.47|N|118|7.42|E|}} Anchorage may be taken directly offshore and E of SYC in 8 to 20m. SYC is immediately E of a conspicuous Marine Police boatyard shed. A Restricted Anchorage area is defined on the chart to the W. There is a great amount of local water taxi and ferry traffic in the area. The anchorage is subject to significant tidal currents. The Club requests a RM100 temporary membership to use their comfortable facilities: dock, pool, showers, bar, internet, and lounge. Plus a daily fee of RM10.
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* [http://www.syc.org.my/ The Sandakan Yacht Club] [[image:SabahSandakanAnchorage.jpg|thumb|right|Sandakan Yacht Club anchorage view to NE]] is on the waterfront 0.5km E of downtown Sandakan. [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|5|50.47|N|118|7.42|E|}} Anchorage may be taken directly offshore and E of SYC in 8 to 20m. SYC is immediately E of a conspicuous Marine Police boatyard shed. A Restricted Anchorage area is defined on the chart to the W. There is a great amount of local water taxi and ferry traffic in the area. The anchorage is subject to significant tidal currents. The Club requests an RM100 temporary membership to use their comfortable facilities: dock, pool, showers, bar, internet, and lounge. Plus a daily fee of RM10.
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==Anchorages==
* See '''Sandakan Yacht Club''' above for a downtown anchorage.
* See '''Sandakan Yacht Club''' above for a downtown anchorage.
* Cruising yachts have been seen anchored on the W shore of '''Pulau Berhala''' in the approximate area of [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|5|52.20|N|118|8.37|E|}}.
* Cruising yachts have been seen anchored on the W shore of '''Pulau Berhala''' in the approximate area of [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|5|52.20|N|118|8.37|E|}}.
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Sandakan
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Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

Sandakan is the second-largest city in Sabah, East Malaysia, on the north-eastern coast of Borneo. It is located on the east coast of the island and is known as the gateway for ecotourism destinations in Sabah, such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves.

The area is also infamous as the site of a World War II Japanese airfield, built by the forced labour of 6,000 Javanese civilians and Allied prisoners of war. In 1945, the surviving Australian prisoners were sent on the Sandakan Death Marches; only 6 of them survived the war.

Sandakan remains Sabah's second most important port, after Kota Kinabalu. The port is important for palm oil, tobacco, cocoa, coffee, manila hemp and sago exports. Sandakan is also one of the most bustling towns in East Malaysia.

Charts

See Malaysia.


Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Navigation

Sandakan entrance channel from the sea buoy
Sandakan is easily approached from the sea buoy approximately 11nm NW of the city in safe water. Sandakan lies immediately behind the tall cliffs of Pulau Berhala to the SW (pictured). There can be tidal and river currents in the narrows of several knots. The entrance and harbor are regularly transited by large cargo ships heading for berths W of town.

Entrance

Sandakan is a port of entry/exit for Malaysia. For details see Entrance: Malaysia.

Berthing

Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • The Sandakan Yacht Club
    Sandakan Yacht Club anchorage view to NE
    is on the waterfront 0.5km E of downtown Sandakan. World icon.png 5°50.47′N, 118°7.42′E Anchorage may be taken directly offshore and E of SYC in 8 to 20m. SYC is immediately E of a conspicuous Marine Police boatyard shed. A Restricted Anchorage area is defined on the chart to the W. There is a great amount of local water taxi and ferry traffic in the area. The anchorage is subject to significant tidal currents. The Club requests an RM100 temporary membership to use their comfortable facilities: dock, pool, showers, bar, internet, and lounge. Plus a daily fee of RM10.

Anchorages

  • See Sandakan Yacht Club above for a downtown anchorage.
  • Cruising yachts have been seen anchored on the W shore of Pulau Berhala in the approximate area of World icon.png 5°52.20′N, 118°8.37′E.

Amenities

Facilities
Water port or marina name/wiki/Sandakan#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3Eport_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3EWater icon port or marina name [[Sandakan#port or marina name|port or marina name]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Electricity port or marina name/wiki/Sandakan#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3Eport_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3EElectricity icon port or marina name [[Sandakan#port or marina name|port or marina name]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Toilets ?
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Fuel port or marina name/wiki/Sandakan#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3Eport_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3EFuel icon port or marina name [[Sandakan#port or marina name|port or marina name]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Bottled gas Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None"
Chandlers chandler or marina name/wiki/Sandakan#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3Echandler_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3EChandler icon chandler or marina name [[Sandakan#chandler or marina name|chandler or marina name]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Services
Repairs Service shop or marina name/wiki/Sandakan#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EService_shop_or_marina_name.3C.2Fspan.3EService icon Service shop or marina name [[Sandakan#Service shop or marina name|Service shop or marina name]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx
Internet WiFi in ?
Mobile connectivity Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals Rental outlet/wiki/Sandakan#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ERental_outlet.3C.2Fspan.3ECar icon Rental outlet [[Sandakan#Rental outlet|Rental outlet]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx

Provisioning

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Store name1/wiki/Sandakan#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name1 [[Sandakan#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx .

Eating out

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Name/wiki/Sandakan#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27Eatingout icon Name [[Sandakan#Name|Name]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx .
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Name/wiki/Sandakan#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27Eatingout icon Name [[Sandakan#Name|Name]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx .

Transportation

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Tourism

History

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Places to Visit

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Friends

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Forums

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References

See Malaysia.


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