Dyke Burst Aftermath (1960)

Item title reads Dyke burst aftermath. Amsterdam, Holland. M, S flooded area in the northern part of Amsterdam. L, S travelling shot showing flooded houses. Exterior M, S of a house showing the high watermark about two feet above the current level of the water. The interior of one of the houses shows debris floating on the flood water and a bird cage swinging in the foreground. C, U birdcage with bird lying dead in it. M, S of three men coming along in a boat. A suitcase and birdcage are handed down from upstairs rooms. L, S of a flooded shop, travelling shot shows window of flooded shop with toys and other articles floating. M, S interior of a shop showing goods on the shelves, camera pans to other goods floating on flood water amidst debris. High angle shots of floating pump stations on the canal. C, U pipe leading from flooded area into the canal with water gushing from it. M, S Salvation Army man pouring out hot beverages for the workers. C, U as a man drinks it. Travelling shot of flooded houses wher