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ZUM4872240 Tue 03, 1953 - Barge loads of stones used to repair the Dykes of Holland: The scene as a barge - loaded high - with large stones arrives at a flooded dyke in the Coarse-overflakkes area of Holland.These stones are dropped over the side of the barge at low tide - in order to build up the height of the sea bed at the strategic positions.. It is all part of the Netherlands battle against the floods. by .; (add.info.: Tue 03, 1953 - Barge loads of stones used to repair the Dykes of Holland: The scene as a barge - loaded high - with large stones arrives at a flooded dyke in the Coarse-overflakkes area of Holland.These stones are dropped over the side of the barge at low tide - in order to build up the height of the sea bed at the strategic positions.. It is all part of the Netherlands battle against the floods.); Photo ?? Keystone/Zuma; .