N 51.21.28 E 3. 22.39 - Cadzand, The Netherlands
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N 51° 21.959 E 003° 22.321
31U E 525898 N 5690590
Viewpoint over nature reserve.
Waymark Code: WMN8WW
Location: Zeeland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 01/21/2015
Views: 20
Permanent Geographic Coordinates displayed on information table near Belgium-Dutch border at "Het Zwin"
About the Area:
The Zwin is a nature reserve between Belgium and the Netherlands.
It was an estuary which was used by ships to sail to the open see from Brugge. The estuary originated due to a great flood in 1134. Brugge built a port in Damme. This port made it possible for Brugge to become one of the biggest tradecity of Europe. There is not much left of the original 6 kilometers wide estuary. It has been silted up during the last centuries. It is now a refugium for several birds. During spring-tide salt water floods in the reserve creating special conditions for several plants that like salty ground. It is advisable to bring your binoculars to the site.
Type of structure: Sign
Difference between the post coordinates and your GPSr reading:
I read: N 51° 21.959 E 003° 22.321
Calculated Values - based on Degrees Lat Long to seven decimal places.
Position Type LatLon
Degrees Lat Long 51.3659833°, 003.3720167°
Degrees Minutes 51°21.95900', 003°22.32100'
Degrees Minutes Seconds 51°21'57.5400", 003°22'19.2600"
UTM 31U 525898mE 5690590mN
MGRS 31UES2589890590
Grid North 0.3°
GARS 367MU25
Maidenhead JO11QI47PU40
GEOREF NKDG22322195
Reason for the coordinates: Viewpoint over unique nature reserve "Het Zwin"
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