Zuydcoote

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At first sight it may seem a heap of scrap metal, but in fact these are the stripped remains of the British steamer “H.M.S.Crested Eagle” on the beach of Zuydcoote (near Dunkirk). The wreck is a tragic reminder of the WWII Dunkirk evacuation: operation Dynamo. The Crested Eagle run aground on May 29, 1940 after being attacked by German dive bombers and set on fire, killing 300 soldiers and crew. Operation Dynamo: between the 27th of May and the 4th of June of 1940, some 338.000 mainly British, but also French and Belgian troops were evacuated from the beaches as they fled a German advance towards the coast. The rescue was regarded as a success but there were also around 90,000 killed, wounded or taken prisoner. During the operation 243 ships were sunk and the RAF lost 106 aircraft. The shipwrecks on the beach of Zuydcoote can only be seen at spring tides. This shot was taken during low tide on April 1st, 2018 #BeachTips! #BVSBlue #LocalSecrets #Trovember #History
At first sight it may seem a heap of scrap metal, but in fact these are the stripped remains of the British steamer “H.M.S.Crested Eagle” on the beach of Zuydcoote (near Dunkirk). The wreck is a tragic reminder of the WWII Dunkirk evacuation: operation Dynamo. The Crested Eagle run aground on May 29, 1940 after being attacked by German dive bombers and set on fire, killing 300 soldiers and crew. Operation Dynamo: between the 27th of May and the 4th of June of 1940, some 338.000 mainly British, but also French and Belgian troops were evacuated from the beaches as they fled a German advance towards the coast. The rescue was regarded as a success but there were also around 90,000 killed, wounded or taken prisoner. During the operation 243 ships were sunk and the RAF lost 106 aircraft. The shipwrecks on the beach of Zuydcoote can only be seen at spring tides. This shot was taken during low tide on April 1st, 2018 #BeachTips! #BVSBlue #LocalSecrets #Trovember #History
Remains of the British steamer “HMS Devonia” on the beach of Zuydcoote (near Dunkirk), a reminder of the WWII Dunkirk evacuation in 1940. The Devonia came under air attack and after an explosion caused serious leaks astern, the commanding officer was instructed to beach the vessel as far inshore as possible in the hope that she could be used as a jetty and boarding point by the troops. The shipwrecks on the beach of Zuydcoote can only be seen at spring tides. This shot was taken during low tide on April 1st, 2018 #BeachTips! #BVSBlue #LocalSecrets #History
Wreck of the X37 “Claude” on the beach of Zuydcoote (near Dunkirk). This British X-lighter barge with flat bottom was transporting drinking-water for the troops in Dunkirk and was abandoned on May 29th 1940. The shipwrecks on the beach of Zuydcoote can only be seen at spring tides. This shot was taken during low tide on April 1st, 2018 #BeachTips! #LocalSecrets #History
Skeleton of the “Vonette”, a French schooner (sunk on January 1st 1929) on the beach of Zuydcoote. #Details #BeachTips! #BVSBlue #TroveOnTuesday #LocalSecrets #Trovember #History
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3 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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RM328 total
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4 out of 5
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RM572 total
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All Suites Appart Hôtel | Dunkerque Centre

All Suites Appart Hôtel | Dunkerque Centre

3 out of 5
Quai Freycinet 1 Dunkirk Hauts-de-France
Stay at this residence in Dunkirk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,645 reviews)
Staff lovely, studio spotless and well equipped!

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4 star
Stay was excellent However no soap / shampoo in Toilets I mean this is common and every day necessitates Towels was not included And Beds was not make over I mean linen was not done So basic necessities should be included Otherwise all good

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

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