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.
Photograph of water flooding over dike.
Part of W.O. Kupsch fonds
Water flooding over a dike. Many hundreds of bags of sand will be required to fill gaps in dike.
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.
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.