Sluiting van het stroomgat d.m.v. caissons in Ouwerkerk
Flood memorial Ouwerkerk

Flood memorial Ouwerkerk - Ouwerkerk

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Ouwerkerk is one of the villages hardest hit by the Watersnoodramp, the freezing cold sea water entered the small village in waves. Some 91 people died in Ouwerkerk, meaning that as many as 1 in 6 people did not survive the disaster.

The photo shows the tidal hole where the water flowed into the land with enormous force. The blowhole was closed with caissons. This concrete structure now houses the Watersnoodmuseum. The second photo shows the placement of the caissons. Close to the museum, you will also find an impressive monument, which still commemorates the '53 disaster.

Photo caissons: © National Archives

Sluiting van het stroomgat d.m.v. caissons in Ouwerkerk

Flood memorial Ouwerkerk
Weg van de Buitenlandse Pers 5
4305 RJ Ouwerkerk

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