| Beschreibung: | 5569758 (9053) Feb 02, 1953; Whitstable, Kent, UK; Local youngster salvages a doll in a flooded street in Whitstable in Kent, England, during the 'Operation Pump-Out' to clear away the flood waters in the East Coast of England in 1953. In the early hours of the morning of February 1, 1953, strong winds and a swelling tide pushed the sea to dangerous levels. Flood defences were breached by huge waves and coastal towns in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent were devastated as sea water rushed into the streets. The tragedy killed 1,932 people along the English and Dutch North Sea coasts. [SPERRVERMERKE BEACHTEN | PLEASE CHECK RESTRICTIONS! Nutzung nur mit Genehmigung und gegen Honorar, Beleg, Namensnennung und zu unseren AGB. Nur zur redaktionellen Verwendung. Honorare an: KEYSTONE Pressedienst, www.keypix.de] (©) Copyright 1953 by KPA |
