Experimental breakwater installed on the beach at Wissant in Northern France


An experimental form of breakwater consisting of twin lines of wooden piles driven into the beach both parallel to and at right angles to the shore line. One of a series of shots, including DAF18H, DAF18D, DAF18E


Size: 4912px × 3263px
Location: Wissant, Pas-de-Calais, Picardy, France, Europe
Photo credit: © Belle Vue / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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