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

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"A beautiful airy apartment right in the heart of Bergues. The old beams are stunning and we were not expecting the pool table! Excellent value for money."

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"We found the holiday let to be very modern and clean and being close to transport links making it easy to go to places of interest and town centre. A choice of shops were also available within walking distance. If you are looking for a stay over in Dunkirk I would recommend this property and the host is really great with swift responses to any questions you may have."

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"Nous avons bien été accueilli par l'hôte, Charlotte, et nous a indiqué pleins d'infos utiles sur les environs.Logement correspond parfaitement au descriptif, au calme et fonctionnel.Rien à redire, je recommande Cécile "

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"Lovely property; Tarita, is a great host. House clean, tidy & beautifully furnished. Lovely extras added like toiletries & bath robes. Holiday home is via shared front door host family use as well, & they could be there during your stay, as in our case. Not a problem as such, as we never saw anyone but were conscious that someone else was in the house when walking past their door & personal belongings to access our area (this should be mentioned in listing) although we had privacy & lock on our...

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"Very surprised with this hotel. Economical but very nice. My room, a top floor corner room, was excellent. "

A verified traveler stayed at Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque

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5/5 Excellent

"Have to say this beat my expectations. Room was great, good location for where we wanted to be. Great value. Beds were very comfortable. Kettle within the room which i wasnt expecting, so that was a great bonus. Bathroom was big. Would definitely stay again. "

A verified traveler stayed at Campanile Dunkerque Sud - Loon Plage

Posted 12 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"Holiday Suites was great! In a brilliant location with a lot for the kids to do. Access was really easy, lovely restaurants just down the road and a awesome beach just a couple of minutes drive. Stayed with 2 of our kids and the apartment offers all you need for a great stay! definitely recommend."

A verified traveler stayed at Holiday Suites Nieuwpoort

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"Short one night stay before travelling on, we arrived very late but the reception staff was extremely friendly and understanding. We had a family room which was very spacious, clean and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable, a welcome treat after a long journey! The continental breakfast was also generous and delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here, and no doubt we'll be returning! "

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