Land Reclamation Work In Holland (1961)

Unissued / unused material. Land reclamation work in Holland (Netherlands). Various shots map showing Walcheron and Noord Beveland showing the channel which is to be dammed. MS old breakwater on beach. LS channel showing the two points which will eventually be joined by the dam. LS gap. CUs various models showing how seven caissons will be placed in the channel, allowing the water between Walcheron and Beveland to be reclaimed. LS the gap, pan to the seven caissons standing nearby. MS caissons. Various shots of workmen at work on the construction of the caissons. MS one of the sluice gates on a caisson being tested. Various panning shots of the caissons. LS gap in water between Walcheron and Noord Beveland. Date on dope sheet is 24/01/1961. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT