Area of the Netherlands affected by flood on 31 January, 1931
- WOK 1-27
- Item
- [1952-1954]
Parte de W.O. Kupsch fonds
Map of the Netherlands showing the principle areas affected by the flood disaster of the 31 January, 1953.
Area of the Netherlands affected by flood on 31 January, 1931
Parte de W.O. Kupsch fonds
Map of the Netherlands showing the principle areas affected by the flood disaster of the 31 January, 1953.
Water flowing through damaged dikes
Parte de W.O. Kupsch fonds
Aerial photograph of water streaming with great force through two gaps in the dikes.
Photograph of water flooding over dike.
Parte de W.O. Kupsch fonds
Water flooding over a dike. Many hundreds of bags of sand will be required to fill gaps in dike.
Rescuing people from trees after flood
Parte de 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.
Repairing breaches in dike during flood
Parte de W.O. Kupsch fonds
Photograph of breaches in dike being closed using large mats of willow twigs wieghted with stones.
Rubber boats dropped by plane in rescue operations
Parte de W.O. Kupsch fonds
Aerial photograph of rubber boats being used to rescue people during flood.