Until 1813 , the hamlet was part of the separate municipality of Capelle en Botland . In 1953 , Capelle had grown into a small village , with about 20 houses and a population of around 100 , when it was almost completely destroyed in the North Sea flood of 1953 . All houses except two were swept away , and 42 inhabitants died
North Sea flood of 1953
North Sea flood of 1953
Kapelle, Schouwen-Duiveland