Storm Surge Gates

The Netherlands has built a series of storm surge gates across their Delta Basin where their three rivers enter the North Sea.

When criteria dictates these gates are dropped to shut out the North Sea from flooding inland.

We were told that on average the gates are closed at least once a year, but thay have not been need for the last four.

After our return to the ship, lunch was served on the sun deck as we continue our journey back to Amsterdam.