Ostende, BELGIUM - Departure of the Ship Malle - West Flanders: Ostend is a Belgian coastal city and municipality, located in the province of West Flanders. It comprises the boroughs of Mariakerke, Raversijde, Stene and Zandvoorde, and the city of Ostend proper – the largest on the Belgian coast. This White Border Era (1915-30) postcard is in good condition. Ern. Thill, Bruxelles. Nels.