Historical Information

"Flail" (flail) tank of the 79th Armoured Division (1st Lothians & Border Horse), part of the 56nd (Lowland) Division. Used in the Allied landing of the Royal Marine Commandos on November 1th 1944 in Westkapelle. Did come ashore from the landing boat LCT 737 (Bramble), flooded at high tide in the middel of the Zuidstraat in the night of November th to November 2nd 1944.

After the war, partly demolished - and saved as a monument. Placed on the Zeedijk in thanks and tribute to our liberators.

Technical description:

Sherman V (M4A4) equipped with a 75mm cannon and equipment to defuse mines.

Powered by a 30 cylinder engine from USA-Chrysler with 425 hp.

Total weight: 40 tons.

Length 6 to 8 meters (incl. Flail).

Width 2.5 to 3 meters (including Flail).

3 meters height.