Watersnood 1953 The dike hole at Herkingen op Goeree-Overflakkee, which was made in early February, but was not closed in time, is now closed with basalt blocks. Attic barges with these blocks are sailed into the hole and with great speed the pieces of basalt are thrown into the water Date: 12 March 1953 Location: Herkingen, Zuid-Holland Keywords: dikes, repairs, floods, water state

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