Area of the Netherlands affected by flood on 31 January, 1931
- WOK 1-27
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- [1952-1954]
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Map of the Netherlands showing the principle areas affected by the flood disaster of the 31 January, 1953.
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Area of the Netherlands affected by flood on 31 January, 1931
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Map of the Netherlands showing the principle areas affected by the flood disaster of the 31 January, 1953.
Breach in dike on island of Schouwen
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Photograph of a breach in the dike on the island of Schouwen.
Dune erosion from gales , North of Bergen aan Zee
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Aerial photograph showing the gaps in dunes caused by violent gales, North of Bergen aan Zee.
Extent of flooding in southwestern Netherlands
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Map of southwestern Netherlands the extent of flooding. Map copied from a book.
Flooding of Brouwershaven, island of Schouwen
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Aerial photograph shows the flooded areas in the surroundings of Brouwershaven, island of Schouwen. Can see only the tops of fencelines and roofs of buildings.
Map of the Netherlands during Roman times
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Map of the Netherlands during Roman times showing land area and river channels.
Photograph of water flooding over dike.
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Photograph of water flooding over a dike. Many hundreds of bags of sand will be required to fill gaps in dike.
Remains of a farm after winds and wave action
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Photograph of the remains of a farm destroyed by high winds and wave action. Photograph taken from the shore.
Repairing breaches in dike during flood
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Photograph of breaches in dike being closed using large mats of willow twigs wieghted with stones.
Rescuing people from trees after flood
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Aerial photograph shows a helicopter rescuing people from trees after flooding. Can also see the damage to the dike in the background.
Rubber boats dropped by plane in rescue operations
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Aerial photograph of rubber boats being used to rescue people during flood.
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Map of the Netherlands without dikes. Shows the potential area of flooding by sea water and fresh water. Map copied from a book.
Water flowing through damaged dikes
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Aerial photograph of water streaming with great force through two gaps in the dikes.
Windmills pumping water to higher levels in the Netherlands
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Photograph of windmills used to pump water to higher levels in Kinderdyk, Netherlands. Photograph also shows the constructed water channels. Photograph copied from a book.