(Figs. 36.11 and 36.12). Due to the barrier constituted by the new patterns of moles
slowing down currents a very large expanse of sands has accumulated and
transformed Zeebrugge into a touristic resort as well as a major coastal port. The
Fig. 36.11 Zeebrugge circa 1930 (Charlier, R. and Chaineux, M.C. Private collection)
Fig. 36.12 Port of Zeebrugge, circa 2010 Public Domain as posted on portofzeebrugge.be
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