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  Bedrijfs Belangen Vereniging Breskens
Breskens ist ein Ort mit ungefähr 4500 Einwohnern.
Breskens is a small place on the River Schelde, an old fishing village, also known and famous for a number of years as a seaside resort.
Außer allem, was schon genannt worden ist, hat Breskens auch dem Unternehmer etwas zu bieten, nämlich einen Hafen mit allen dazugehörigen Möglichkeiten.
www.breskens.com   (5495 words)

  
 Battle of the Scheldt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The second was to clear the Breskens pocket north of the Leopold Canal ("Operation Switchback").
It was given the task of clearing an area on the south shore of the Scheldt around the Dutch town of Breskens called the "Breskens pocket".
It was also evident that the Breskens pocket was strongly and fiercely held by the Germans.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_the_Scheldt   (3183 words)

  
 Sluis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Aardenburg, Breskens, Cadzand, Draaibrug, Eede, Groede, Heille, Hoofdplaat, IJzendijke, Nieuwvliet, Oostburg, Retranchement, Schoondijke, Sint Anna ter Muiden, Sint Kruis, Terhofstede, Waterlandkerkje, Zuidzande and Zwindorp.
Aardenburg is a small city (population as of 2001: 2,130) close to the Dutch-Belgian border.
Breskens is a harbor town (population as of 2001: 4,280) on the Westerschelde.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Sluis.htm   (277 words)

  
 Windmill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Bresken resistance group had been working on a plan to assist the Allies in the breaking of the German defenses in the west Zeeland-Flanders area of the Scheldt Estuary.
In the case of the Breskens Group they were hiding two allied airmen; one RCAF Flight Lieutenant Gordon Sim and one American Flight Sergeant Jack Carter during the time the Canadian Corps was preparing their plans for Operation Switchback.
This fortress and many of the others defenses in the Breskens area were well known to the resistance, they had made a study of them for the direct purpose of passing this information to the Liberators.
www.rcl-002.de /HISTORY/WINDM~21/Windmill.htm   (1237 words)

  
 Vacation rental Zeuws Flandres, Vacation House Zeuws Flandres, Zeeland (Netherlands) - Vacation House 't hartje van ...
Breskens lies in the south of the Netherlands in the province Zeeland and at the westernmost point of the Westerschelde.
Breskens is easy to reach from various cities.
Breskens has one of the most beautiful beaches of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and is the optimal starting point for various activities.
www.vacation-apartments.com /1099.htm   (357 words)

  
 Het Wapen van Breskens. Breskens, Netherlands - Discounted rates at www.bookings.nl   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Grote Kade 33, 4511 AT Breskens (Show map)
We're sorry, but it is currently not possible to make reservations for this hotel.
Conveniently situated in Breskens, 150 metres from the beach and the marina.
www.bookings.nl /hotels/wapenvanbreskens?id=300734   (371 words)

  
 BRESKENS VUURTOREN by JBC
My first trip over here, I managed to come from Maasvlakte all the way down to Vlissingen, only to look across the channel at Breskens and you can see it even with a nasty storm right over it dumping all sorts of rain that was headed my way.
It was 4PM and I would still have to wait on a ferry ride and, I got my photos of Vlissingen and ran for it.
Although I caught a couple of long distance shots the 1st time, I consider this light to be the last one I found in the Netherlands.
www.angelfire.com /art2/jbc/lighthouse/breskens.html   (269 words)

  
 TWELFTH GENERATION
For a long time I'm working now on the early history of Breskens, situated in the Western part of Zeeuws Vlaanderen in the Netherlands, near the river Schelde, opposite Vlissingen (Flushing).
She did confession in Breskens 1666, and married (1) (bethrothal Breskens 24 Sept. 1667) to Anthonij Luné, and move with her husband to Middelburg.
She married (1) (bethrothal Breskens 6 Sept. 1670) with Hendrick Antheunissen Fijoen, smith, first in Koudekerke, later in Groede.
www.sammywilliams.com /d51.html   (1948 words)

  
 Clearing the Breskens Pocket: Operation Switchback - Veterans Affairs Canada
Canadian Infantry Division encountered tenacious German resistance as they fought to cross the Leopold Canal and clear the Breskens pocket.
Canadian Infantry Division still had to fight to free the towns of Breskens, Fort Frederik Hendrik, Oostburg, Zuidzande and Cadzand.
With the Breskens pocket finally cleared, Operation "Switchback" ended on November 3 when the First Canadian Army victoriously liberated the Belgian towns of Knocke and Zeebrugge.
www.vac-acc.gc.ca /general/sub.cfm?source=history/secondWar/belgium/switchback   (559 words)

  
 Double house - FORT SOLEIL - Breskens - HKU013
This practical semi-detached house is situated in a small holiday park right outside the fishermen's town of Breskens.
The surroundings offer many tourist attractions such as the natural resort of Zwin, the boulevard in Knokke, the cultural town of Brügge, a boat tour to Vlissingen or the small towns of Breskens, Nieuwliet-Bad and Cadzand.
You can rent the house for no more than 2 weeks during the A and B seasons.
ad.novasol.com /nov/999.nsf/0/house?opendocument&A=2000202&H=HKU013&S=2005   (98 words)

  
 Camping Napoleon Hoeve - Route information
At the traffic lights of Breskens, keep driving straight ahead and take the next exit to Breskens.
Once you have arrived in Breskens, you may take the summer bus (during the months July and August only) which stops at our camping.
At the traffic lights in Breskens you go straight on towards the ferry and take the next exit to Breskens.
www.napoleonhoeve.nl /en/route.html   (477 words)

  
 MMCN Breskens 2002
On the 1st of september we are travelling to the dutch National Rally in Breskens (in the Zeeland region of the netherlands).
Besides that the surroundings are very green and beautifull to drive through.
After a long journey we returned to camp-site 'Het haventje' in Breskens and at 7 o'clock the meal and party starts.
home.planet.nl /~beere101/RR0102RF0.html   (323 words)

  
 Holiday home vacation rental Flanders House, Breskens, Breskens, Zeeland, Netherlands holiday homes, vacation rentals
Our cozy holiday home is located at the mouth of the Westerschelde, between the Dutch fishing village of Breskens and the town of Hoofdplaat.
The house is perfect for rest and relaxation, and is located on an 800 m2 property which is central but out of the way of the bustle.
The fishing village of Breskens is just a few kilometers away and perfect for shopping.
www.vacationvillas.net /index.cfm/ferienwohnung/20899.cfm   (266 words)

  
 STOP. talking on the proposed Green Recycling Yard in Eemshaven
This was the first IMIF buffet luncheon to be held outside the United Kingdom and it continued the IMIF "Green" ship recycling discussions entered into with the Chinese Shipscrapping Association in September.
The UK based delegation travelled by Eurostar from Waterloo to Lille and then by road courtesy of Vroon to the Vroon offices at Breskens.
Peter Vroon welcomed the assembled delegates to Breskens and began by giving a brief introduction to the Vroon group which comprised cattle ships, petrol tankers, chemical tankers, car carriers, reefers and offshore supply vessels.
web.ukonline.co.uk /imif/200403/buffet.htm   (1186 words)

  
 Hotel de Milliano - Breskens hotels at LateRooms.com - Hotels in Breskens cheap hotels near Breskens Netherlands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Amsterdam - Breda -A58 - Vlissingen - Breskens.
Brussel - Antwerpen - N49 - Kaprijke - Breskens.
Amsterdam - Breda - A 58 - Vlissingen - Breskens.
www.laterooms.com /en/B2292.html   (572 words)

  
 Leendert Maas, Dutch Agent for Neil Pryde Sails   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
He soon became crew member on a Folkboat and at the age of 18 won the first Breskens single-handed day race in a 30 ft boat in Beaufort 7, beating some local well known RORC sailors.
Neil Pryde Sails, Holland handles the whole Benelux, in Breskens they have a 120 sqm sail loft with 3 sewing machines and hydraulic press able to do all sorts of service work.
With 30 years experience in yachting, as yacht designer, as cruiser as well as racer in many RORC offshore races, Fastnet races, Admirals Cups and sailmaking, Leendert Maas service capabilities are not restricted to your sails wardrobe, but we also offer assistance in sailplan-design, deck-layout or even a complete new yacht design.
sailingsource.com /neilpryde/l_maas.htm   (438 words)

  
 The Coming Conquest of England - Chapter XXV
The little vessel had put in on the left bank, between the villages of Breskens and Kadzand, and Heideck decided to row across to it.
The village of Breskens and the little watering-place, Kadzand, were both so near that the lighted windows could be seen.
Heideck, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, turned to the cupboard and, before the others had grasped his intention, took out the second white loaf and broke it in two.
www.worldwideschool.org /library/books/lit/socialcommentary/TheComingConquestofEngland/chap28.html   (3672 words)

  
 Lighthouses of the Netherlands
Located at the end of the Panoramaweg in Nieuwe Sluis, west of Breskens, marking the southern entrance to the Westerschelde estuary.
The Vuurtorens in Nederland site has a small photo filed under "Lichtopstand Breskens." The lighthouse is on display in Breskens, probably at the Fishery Museum.
If so, it is located on the waterfront in downtown Breskens.
www.unc.edu /~rowlett/lighthouse/nld.htm   (7949 words)

  
 ☞ Netherlands: Breskens Hotel information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
You can also click on one of the "more information" links on a country or city page.
On the next page we will show you a list of available hotels in Breskens in The Netherlands.
You will find a wide variety of hotels from cheap accommodation to luxury hotels to suit any budget and purpose.
www.breakbroker.com /Europe/Netherlands/Breskens   (318 words)

  
 Province Zeeland - internet
Breskens, lists of offices and professions 1610-1825 [MORE] available at the moment are bailiffs, secretaries, surgeons, chaplains and midwifes
Breskens, résumés of documents from notary Jan Gillissen van Cruijningen 1668-1696 [INDEX]
Breskens, list of inhabitants for tax reasons ('het gemaal') 1688
geneaknowhow.net /digi/zeel-ei.html   (1835 words)

  
 Home for rent Breskens. Private holiday home - Breskens Home for rent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
All Countries / Netherlands, The / Zeeland / Breskens.
The town of Breskens is at 3,5 miles distance.
Knokke and Sluis are very near and are certainly worth a visit.
www.villarenters.com /villas/breskens-zeeland-villa-to-rent-10696-sum.asp?rag=16317T&rcam=10696   (447 words)

  
 New Page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Near Strobrugge you take the N410 and near Draaibrug and Schoondijke you follow the N58 to Breskens.
At Breskens, you can cross the Westerschelde by means of the ferry Breskens-Vlissingen.
After leaving the ferry, you drive along the Veerhavenweg, at the traffic lights you turn left in the direction of the city centre.
www.hoteltruida.nl /engels/route.htm   (129 words)

  
 kaileron - User Info
Oh well, I live in Breskens in Zeeland wich is a Dutch province.
It is quite an 'international' city/school meaning a lot of foreign students come to study there a wide variety of educations and courses.
It's only about 7 km's from Vlissingen yet it is 7 km's of water so I have to take the ferry to go to school everyday.
www.livejournal.com /userinfo.bml?user=Kaileron   (1063 words)

  
 Scheldemunt in Breskens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
When coming from Schoondijke follow the post signs at the traffic lights in the direction of Breskens.
When coming from Vlissingen take the first exit to Breskens after the ferry.
At the crossroads turn right and go under the viaduct.
www.scheldemunt.nl /gb/info_gb1.html   (68 words)

  
 Hotels in Breskens, Netherlands
You are here: Home > Netherlands > Breskens
You can select a distance to search for hotels in the nearby area
We highly recommend these hotels based on the mentioned criteria and feedback from previous guests
www.bookings.net /city/nl/breskens.en.html?aid=303633   (204 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Take the fast ferry to Breskens (pedestrians and cyclists only), departure every hour at 10 minutes to the hour.
In Breskens take bus number 3, direction Oostburg/Brugge, departure 20 minutes past the hour, every hour.
Or: take the train to Brugge (Bruges) and then take bus 2 (direction Breskens) and ask for bus stop POTJES in Cadzand.
www.danasangha.org /varia/directions_en.htm   (700 words)

  
 IMCA News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
BOAT SET-UP Melges 24s Invited To Breskens Sportboat Races in Netherlands For The First Time
The Breskens Sportboat Races will take place in Breskens on 28 & 29 August 2004 and all Melges 24 teams are invited to compete.
This is a very exciting opportunity to promote the Melges 24 in the Netherlands and with parties on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, good local accommodation and safe covered storage for Melges prior to and after races it will also be a fun regatta to take part in.
www.melges24.com /news_archive/2004/breskens/breskens.asp   (120 words)

  
 Joppe International Yachtbrokers (4511 AZ Breskens, Holland (Netherlands))
Joppe International Yachtbrokers (4511 AZ Breskens, Holland (Netherlands))
Please enter your contact information below so we can respond to you as soon as possible.
We shall answer your form as quickly as possible.
www.yachtworld.com /joppeint/joppeint_3.html   (78 words)

  
 Hall Spars&Rigging | Resources
Company headquarters is located in Bristol, R.I., and our European facility is located in Breskens, Holland.
Both companies operate under the name Hall Spars and Rigging.
• The purpose-built facility in Breskens measures 2,500 m2 (26,000 ft2).
www.hallspars.com /AboutHall/overview.html   (989 words)

  
 Hotel-Restaurant-Zalen het Wapen van Breskens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen has lots to offer throughout the year.
Near the mouth of the river Westerschelde in West-Zeeuws-Vlaanderen lies the ancient fishing-village Breskens.
Its fish-harbour is the home port of a modern fishing-fleet.
www.wapenvanbreskens.nl /gb/main.htm   (132 words)

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