 Originally aiming for Hunstanton, she finally came ashore at Heacham after battling strong tides for over 13 hours.Heacham was severely affected by the North Sea flood of 1953, when nine people died after the sea broke through.In early 2013, an exhibition of the North Sea Flood was held at St Mary's Church, with contributions from Heacham infant and junior schools and from other villagers.