Former Mine Sweeper Princess Elizabeth
The Princess Elizabeth is a former steamboat with paddle wheels built in the years 1926-1927. During WWII this boat was converted into a minesweeper and participated in the operation "Dynamo": during four voyages the ship evacuated 1673 soldiers from Dunkirk including 500 French. Now it serves as a cafe restaurant.
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Source
- Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
- Photos: Jhonny Bastiaensen
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