Blankenberghe was one of the most popular resorts on the Belgian coast. _On the dike_, the Kursaal, erected in memory of Lieutenant Lippens and Sergeant de Bruyne, both natives of Blankenberghe, who were killed in the Congo in 1893, _and_ the Pier (Promenade) are of interest. [Illustration: +The Kaiserin Battery, to the east of Blankenberghe.+ _In the background: The houses of Blankenberghe._] _Follow Avenue Smet de Naeyer as far as the station, then turn left along Rue de l'Eglise, to the steps leading up to the dike. If it is not desired to visit the dike, turn to the right along Rue de l'Eglise and Rue des Pierres, then follow Avenue Jules de Trooz, and turn left along Avenue du Littoral. There are tram-lines along both avenues. Tourists who go as far as the dike should take Rue du Casino (on the right, at the top of Rue de l'Eglise), then Avenue Rogier which joins up with Avenue du Littoral._ _Beyond Blankenherghe the road is bordered, on the left, with_ fortifications and batteries. _Follow it as far as =Zeebrugge-Plage= (4½ kms.)_ The following batteries will be passed on the way: The ="Kaiserin" Battery=, with four 6in. guns; the ="Mittel B" Battery=, with four 4in. long guns on concrete platforms, adjusted for firing against aircraft (this battery is on the top of the dune, with shelters below); the ="Groden" Battery=, comprising four 11in. howitzers. Lastly, near the port of Zeebrugge, is the ="Zeppelin" Battery=, of four 4in. guns. The entrance to it is situated a short distance before reaching Zeebrugge-Plage. ZEEBRUGGE. At Zeebrugge-Plage (Beach), near the Pilots' House, _turn to the left alongside the railway, to_ the mole which bounds the Port of Zeebrugge on the west _(photo below, and sketch-map on page 77)_. The port is situated about ten kilometers from Bruges, with which it is connected by a ship canal running straight across the littoral plain. This canal, which is about 230 feet wide and 26 feet deep, is accessible to large ships. It cost forty-two million francs to construct. Communication with the roadstead is obtained by means of an inner-harbour which is provided with locks and sluice-gates. [Illustration: +Entrance to the Mole at Zeebrugge+ _(See sketch, p. 77.)_ _At the entrance to mole: 6in. guns on concrete platforms. To the right, at the end of the Mole: German Destroyer sunk by the British during the blockading operations (photo, p. 78.)_]