0105. Argentina - De Mayo Lighthouse

The De Mayo erected by Argentina in 1942 was the first Argentine Lighthouse in the Antarctic.

Argentina Post commemorated the De Mayo Lighthouse by the release of 75 Argentine Centavo stamp under its Argentina Lighthouse Series-III on 18-Mar-2006.

0104. Argentina - Año Nuevo Lighthouse

 

The Año Nuevo Lighthouse built with British support in connection with Antarctic expeditions and this Lighthouse is declared a National Historic Monument.  This building near the Lighthouse tower housed a Meteorological and Geophysical Observatory.  The Observatory was staffed continuously from 1902 to 1919.

The Lighthouse is in poor condition.  Studies in progress to determine how best to restore the Lighthouse.  The Lighthouse is located on the Isla Observatorio, a small island off the North coast of the Isla de los Estados.  The Lighthouse is accessible by boat.

Argentina Post commemorated the Año Nuevo Lighthouse by the release of 75 Argentine Centavo stamp under its Argentina Lighthouse Series-III on 18-Mar-2006.

Built in 1902, the Año Nuevo Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast iron
• Tower is with a Lantern and double gallery ; Upper gallery is narrower than the lower
• Tower painted WHITE and BLACK horizontal stripe
• Height is 66 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 3 (three) FLASHES, separated by 8 secs. every 32 seconds

0103. Jersey - Grève d'Azette Lighthouse

The Grève d'Azette Lighthouse is located on a coastal road about 2.5 km South-East of St.Helier of the Jersey Island.

Jersey Post commemorated the Grève d'Azette Lighthouse by the release of 44p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1896, the Grève d'Azette Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE PYRAMIDAL cast iron skeletal
• Tower is mounted on a SQUARE concrete and stone base
• Tower painted WHITE and carries RED vertical stripe day-mark range line
• Height is 23 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a OCCULTING every 5 seconds

0102. Croatia - Prisnjak Lighthouse

The Prisnjak Lighthouse (shown with an arrow mark) is located on a small island off the North-West end of the much larger island Murter archipelago.  The island is special and diverse as it is covered by pine, oak and wild olive trees and curative plants.  North-West from Prisnjak, there are in sequence of islets Murvenjak, Visovac and Maslinjak.  The people from Murter during centuries sailed for fish in this channel.  The Lighthouse Prisnjak marked the returning route for the people.

The glass dome in the Lighthouse building reflects the sun rays miles away and the seafarer used to say that it lights also by daylight.  Old, mechanic light mechanism was changed with automatic technology in 1990.   Presently, the Lighthouse was renovated as tourist apartment.

The Prisnjak Lighthouse is one of the most visited lighthouses on the Adriatic Sea.

Croatian Post commemorated the Prisnjak Lighthouse by the release of 3.10 kn (Croatian currency kuna) postage stamp on 18-Oct-2011.

Built in 1886, the Prisnjak Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL stone
• Tower attached to a 1-storey Keeper's house
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Height is 15 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 3 (three) FLASHES every 10 seconds
• Lighthouse is accessible only by boat

0101. Croatia - Mulo Lighthouse

The Mulo Lighthouse is located on a tiny island about 5 km South-West of Rogoznica.  Mulo from North is surrounded by several islets and shoals that were also the reason for building the Lighthouse.  The strong beam of light from the Lighthouse, caused the night traffic in the Adrian Sea to move further to the South, into a safer corridor, away from once perilous shoals and cliffs.

The mole was built on the North coast and is thus sheltered from South winds.  When Bora (a Northern to North-Eastern Wind in the Adriatic Sea) started to blow, the lighthouse keepers used to lift the boat into the storehouse.

The last of Lighthouse keeper retired in 1999.  Now, the Lighthouse is deserted with empty building.

Croatian Post commemorated the Mulo Lighthouse by the release of 3.10 kn (Croatian currency kuna) postage stamp on 18-Oct-2011.

Built in 1873, the Mulo Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL stone
• Tower attached to a 2-storey Keeper's house
• Tower is UNPAINTED
• Lantern is painted WHITE
• Height is 18 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 5 seconds
• Lighthouse is accessible only by boat

0100. Croatia - Blitvenica Lighthouse

Remote from the group of islets and the farthest from the coast of Zirje rests isolated Blitvenica.  The Lighthouse is located on a tiny island about 7 kms South-West of Zirje and about 30 kms South-West of Sibenik.  The islet arises from the deep sea.  The surrounding of the islet is rich in variety of fishes.

The Blitvenica Lighthouse is one of the several very isolated Croatian Light Stations in the Adriatic Sea.  The construction of the Lighthouse was very slow.  Rough sea and the unsuitability for landing and unloading building material have prolonged the building.  Also, it is impossible to disembark on Blitvenica when one wishes; it can be done only when the sea "permits" it.  Sea currents are strong and dangerous because of great depths around Blitvenica.

The Lighthouse was automated in 1990.

Croatian Post commemorated the Blitvenica Lighthouse by the release of 7.10 kn (Croatian currency kuna) postage stamp on 18-Oct-2011.

Built in 1872, the Blitvenica Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL stone
• Tower attached to a 2-storey Keeper's house
• Tower is UNPAINTED
• Lantern is painted WHITE
• Height is 21 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 2 (two) FLASHES every 30 seconds
• Lighthouse is accessible only by boat 

0099. Jersey - Noirmont Point Lighthouse

The Noirmont Point Lighthouse is located on a rocky point just off-shore at the Western end of St. Aubin's Bay on the South-Western coast of the Jersey Island.

Jersey Post commemorated the Noirmont Lighthouse by the release of 34p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1915, the Noirmont Point Lighthouse:

• Tower is stone
• Tower is painted BLACK and WHITE HORIZONTAL bands
• Height is 10 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 12 seconds

0098. Jersey - Demie de Pas Lighthouse

The Demie de Pas Lighthouse is located on a rock off the Harbour of St.Helier on the South-East coast of the Jersey Island.

In 1984, the color of the Lighthouse was changed from its original White color paint.  Also, in the same year the original lantern was removed with the present one.

Jersey Post commemorated the Demie de Pass Lighthouse by the release of 38p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1904, the Demie de Pas Lighthouse:

• Tower is concrete block
• Tower has a small lantern
• Tower is painted YELLOW-ORANGE in the upper portion
• Tower is painted BLACK in the lower portion
• Height is 13 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is RED or WHITE depending on direction
• Light character is 3 seconds ON, 1 seconds OFF ; 1 seconds ON, 1 seconds OFF; 1 seconds ON, 5 seconds OFF (Flash pattern is the Morse code for D representing the name of the Lighthouse)
• Lighthouse is accessible by boat

0097. Jersey - Gorey Pierhead Lighthouse

Gorey, a village in the parishes of St.Martin and Grouville on the East Coast of Jersey. Gorey is one of the three main harbours of Jersey.  The position of Gorey as the closest strategic mainland point to the Cotentin Peninsula of France.

The Gorey Pierhead Lighthouse is located at the end of the pier in Gorey.  The Lighthouse is accessible by walking the pier.  The position of the Lighthouse 

Jersey Post commemorated the Gorey Pierhead Lighthouse by the release of 21p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1966, the Gorey Pierhead Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE skeletal
• Tower is enclosed upper portion
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Height is 8 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is RED or GREEN depending on direction
• Light character is 4 seconds ON and 1 seconds OFF

0096. Jersey - Sorel Point Lighthouse

The Sorel Point Lighthouse is located atop the cliff on the Northernmost point of Jersey.

Jersey Post commemorated the Sorel Point Lighthouse by the release of 64p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1938, the Sorel Point Lighthouse:

• Tower is CYLINDRICAL concrete PILLBOX
• Tower is painted BLACK and WHITE checkerboard pattern
• Height is 3 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE or RED depending on direction
• Light character is 2 seconds ON and 5.5 seconds OFF

0095. Cyprus - Paphos Lighthouse

The Paphos Lighthouse is located at the South-Western corner of the Island, where the Lighthouse served as the landfall light for ships arriving from Britain.  The Lighthouse is on a promontory projecting into the Mediterranean at Paphos.

This Lighthouse - British Imperial tower is the best known and most visited Lighthouse(s) of Cyprus and stands next to a 2nd century Roman amphitheater.

Department of Postal Services, Cyprus commemorated the Paphos Lighthouse by the release of Euro 0.34 stamp on 4-May-2011

Built in 1888, the Paphos Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND stone
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Height is 20 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 1 (one) LONG FLASH every 15 seconds

0094. China - Twin Pagoda Lighthouse Picture Postcard

The twin Jiangxinyu Lighthouse was built in 869 AD and 969 AD.  According to Wenzhou County annals, this Tang Dynasty pagoda was built as a day-beacon for sailors arriving in Wenzhou.  The second Lighthouse was built exactly 100 years after the first.

The Lighthouse(s) are located at the Eastern end of Jiangxin Island in Wenzhou.

Both Jiangxinyu pagodas were listed as National Cultural Heritage Sites. 

China commemorated the Twin Pagoda Lighthouse by the release of 80f stamp on 18-May-2002. 

Built in 869 AD, the old Jiangxinyu Lighthouse:

• Tower is HEXAGONAL stone
• Tower is now partially in ruins

 

Built in 969 AD, the New Jiangxinyu Lighthouse:

• Tower is HEXAGONAL stone
• Tower is with 5 balconies and a pyramidal roof

0093. China - Lin'gao Lighthouse Picture Postcard

Lin'gao Lighthouse was built in 1894 in the North-West end of Hainan Island.  The Lighthouse was very important, marking the route from Qiongzhou Strait to North Ban and South-East Asia.  The Lighthouse is made of steel.

 

This is one of the Chinese Lighthouse which was elected as Historical Lighthouse(s) of the World by the International Association of Maritime Airs to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities in 1997.

 

China commemorated the Lingao Lighthouse by the release of 80f stamp on 18-May-2002. 

 

Built in 1893, the Lin'gao Lighthouse:

• Tower is HEXAGONAL PYRAMIDAL skeletal
• Tower is with lantern, gallery and central cylinder
• Tower is painted RED and WHITE HORIZONTAL bands
• Height is 21 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 3 (three) FLASHES followed by one longer WHITE flash every 27 seconds

0092. Germany - Kampen Lighthouse Picture Cancellation

The Kampen Lighthouse is located on the geestland, core of the German's island of Sylt, South of Kampen.  When the Sylt belonged to the Danish in 1853, King Frederick VII ordered the construction of a Lighthouse on the Sylt's highest elevation, the red cliff.

The tower was first lit in 1856.  The petroleum lantern at that time was a technical revolution.  The tower was originally constructed from yellow Bornholm bricks and was reinforced with Iron rings in 1875.

In 1929, the entire lantern house was altered and light source was changed from petroleum to electricity.  Until 1953, the Lighthouse used to be greyish-yellow, the colour of the whithered bricks.  Only then it was painted with its present characteristics Black and White.  Since 1977, there are no Lighthouse keepers, as all the active lights on Sylt are remotely controlled by a time switch in Koblenz.

On 4-Jun-2006, the Lighthouse celebrated its 150th anniversary.

The picture cancellation released by the Deutschepost depicts the Kampen Lighthouse.

0091. Lithuania - Uostadvaris Lighthouse

Uostadvaris Lighthouse is located on the South side of the Atmata River, one of the mouths of the Nemunas River, about 12 kms North of Rusne.

Lithuania Post  commemorated  the  Uostadvaris Lighthouse  by   the  release of 3 Litas stamp on 15-Mar-2003.

Built in the year 1876, the Uostadvaris Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL CYLINDRICAL brick
• Tower attached by a covered passageway to keeper's house
• Tower is unpainted RED brick
• Lantern and Gallery painted WHITE
• Height is 13 metres

0090. Great Britain - Bell Rock Lighthouse

The Bell Rock Lighthouse also called as Inchcape, is in an extremely dangerous reef that barely breaks the surface at low tide.  The construction of the Lighthouse took four years and was justely considered as one of the greatest greatest triumphs of early 19th century engineering.

The Light remains one of the World's most famous wave swept Light Towers.  The Lighthouse is located in the open North Sea about 19 kms South-East of Arbroath.  The Lighthouse is accessible only by boat in very dangerous seas. 

Great Britain commemorated the Bell Rock Lighthouse by the release of 43p stamp on 24-Mar-1998. The band at the foot of the stamp shows the Lighting characteristics [Alternating flashing of White and Red]

Built in 1811, the Bell Rock Lighthouse:

• Tower is TAPERED stone
• Tower is painted WHITE 
• Tower is painted BROWN at the base
• Lantern is painted BLACK
• Height is 36 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE and RED
• Light character is ALTERNATING FLASH every 2 seconds

0089. South Africa - Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse

The Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse is located on the beach in a popular seaside resort.  It is located about 15 kms North-North East of Durban.

This Lighthouse and the Cooper Light together replace the old Bluff Light as the lights guide the ships into Durban's Harbor.

South African Post commemorated the Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse by the release of 50c stamp on 9-Jun-1988

Built in 1954, the Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse:

• Tower is CYLINDRICAL concrete
• The upper 1/4 of the Lighthouse (including lantern & gallery) is painted RED
• The lower 3/4 of the Lighthouse is painted WHITE
• Height is 21 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 3 (three) FLASHES every 20 seconds
  

0088. South Africa - Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is South Africa's third oldest Light Station and second oldest surviving Lighthouse (after Green Point Light).  The Lighthouse marks the Southernmost point of Africa and is located at the junction of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean.


This historic light, was de-activated in 1968 when the sandstone walls made the tower appear unsafe.  In 1988, the Lighthouse was completely restored and re-activated.  In Mar'99, the Lighthouse celebrated its 150th anniversary celebration.  The Lighthouse is located on the point of the Cape, about 8 km South of Hotagterklip.

South African Post commemorated the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse by the release of 40c stamp on 9-Jun-1988

Built in 1849, the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse:

• Tower is sandstone 
• Tower is painted WHITE with two RED HORIZONTAL bands
• Height is 27 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 5 seconds

0087. South Africa - Green Point Lighthouse

The Green Point Light is located in Western Cape Beach in Cape Town.  It is South Africa's oldest Lighthouse which was increased in height in 1865.  The Lighthouse is often called Mouille Point Light, although there was a different Lighthouse with that name from 1842 to 1908.

Also, there is another Green Point Light Eastern South Africa. 

South African Post commemorated the Green Point Light by the release of 30c stamp on 9-Jun-1988 

Built in 1824, the Green Point Light:

• Tower is SQUARE 4-storey brick 
• Tower is painted WHITE
• North and West faces of the Tower are painted BOLD RED and WHITE DIAGONAL bands
• Watch room painted RED
• Lantern painted WHITE
• Height is 16 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 10 seconds

0086. Aruba - California (Noordwestpunt) Lighthouse

The California (Noordwestpunt) Lighthouse is located about 1 km South-East of the Northern point of the Aruba Island.  The Lighthouse is accessible by paved road.  The Lighthouse is nick-named for the British steamship California, which wrecked here in 1891.  In 2004, the Lighthouse is repaired and repainted.

The 1-storey keeper's house has been expanded into a popular Italian restaurant with a Multi-lingual name, La Trattoria el Faro Blanco. 

Aruba Post commemorated the California (Noordwestpunt) Lighthouse by the release of 25c definitive stamp on 17-Jul-1987 

Built in 1916, the California (Noordwestpunt) Lighthouse:

• Tower is stone
• Tower is on a OCTAGONAL base
• Tower has double gallery
• Tower is UNPAINTED
• Lantern painted BLACK
• Height is 30 meters

0085. Trinidad and Tobago - Chacachacare Lighthouse

The Chacachacare Lighthouse is one of the highest in the Americas.  The Lighthouse is built atop a steep mountain with a spectacular view.  The Island, site of a leper colony from 1922 to 1948, is un-inhabited except for periodic visits from the Lighthouse Service staff.

The Lighthouse is located on the Island of Chacachacare on the East side of the Dragon's Mouth strait, off the North-Westernmost tip of Trinidad and Tobago.  The Lighthouse is accessible only by boat. 

Trinidad and Tobago Post commemorated the Chacachacare by the release of $3.75 stamp depicting the Lighthouse in its original context and $5.25 stamp depicting the Lighthouse in its recent form on 2003 

Built in 1897, the Chacachacare Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Lantern is painted RED
• Height is 15 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 10 seconds

0084. Trinidad and Tobago - Port of Spain Lighthouse

The Port-of-Spain Lighthouse was built at the base of the St. Vincent Jetty.  As the shoreline has been extended, the purpose of the light has been lost.  The Lighthouse was located on South Quay Drive in downtown Port-of-Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago.

In 2005, the Lighthouse was repainted in a colorful pattern honoring Trinidad and Tobago's World Cup Soccer team.  In 2006, again, the Lighthouse was painted to publicize the Cricket World Cup played in Trinidad in 2007.

Trinidad and Tobago Post commemorated the Port-of-Spain Lighthouse by the release of $1.00 stamp depicting the Lighthouse in its original context and $4.50 stamp depicting the Lighthouse in its recent form on 2003

Built in 1880, the Port-of-Spain Lighthouse:

• Tower is HEXAGONAL
• Lantern is at the top of the Tower
• Gallery is in the middle of the Tower
• Tower is painted WHITE with RED & BLACK trim
• Height is 20 meters

0083. Alderney - Les Casquets Lighthouse (1952 - Electrification Light Source)

The Les Casquets Lighthouse was converted to Electric Light during 1952, with the installation of a 2830 Kilocandela lamp.  The lamp is unusual in that, it rotates counter-clockwise.  

Guernsey Postal Administration commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Electrification of the Les Casquets Lighthouse by the release of 65p stamp on 30-Jul-2002 which depicts the Electrification of the Lighthouse.

0082. Alderney - Les Casquets Lighthouse (1818 - Revolving Apparatus Light Source)

The Les Casquets Lighthouse was upgraded with an apparatus to rotate a beam of light in 1818.  This had a clockwork mechanism which was wound up every hour and a half and gave 1 (one) flash every 15 seconds.

On 31-Oct-1823, the Lighthouses were badly damaged due to severe storm.  The towers were raised by 10 meters in 1854 and equipped with lamps which gave three slow flashes every half minute.  In 1877, the North-West Tower was raised and the lights in the other two nearby towers discontinued.

Guernsey Postal Administration commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Electrification of the Les Casquets Lighthouse by the release of 45p stamp on 30-Jul-2002 which depicts the Revolving Apparatus Light Source of the Lighthouse.

0081. Alderney - Les Casquets Lighthouse (1790 - Argand Lamp Light Source)

The Oil Lamps of Les Casquets Lighthouse were converted to metal reflectors and Argand Lamps  on 25-Nov-1790. 

Guernsey Postal Administration commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Electrification of the Les Casquets Lighthouse by the release of 36p stamp on 30-Jul-2002 which depicts the Argand Lamp Light Source of the Lighthouse.

0080. Alderney - Les Casquets Lighthouse (1779 - Oil Lantern Light Source)

The Coal Fired Les Casquets Lighthouse were converted to Oil Lamps with metal reflectors which were first used on 25-Nov-1790. 

Guernsey Postal Administration commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Electrification of the Les Casquets Lighthouse by the release of 27p stamp on 30-Jul-2002 which depicts the Copper framed Oil Lantern Light Source of the Lighthouse.

0079. Alderney - Les Casquets Lighthouse (1725 - Coal Fire Light Source)

Alderney is surrounded by sea and the Lighthouses provide the light for ships to pass safely through a group of rocks known as Les Casquets.  There are a group of rocks about 13 kms West of Alderney.


The active tower is the North-Westernmost of three towers built in 1723-24.  The remaining two towers have been inactive since 1877.  During World War II, the Germans used the light station as an observation post and transmitter site, which attracted commando raids by British forces in 1942-43.  The Lighthouse is accessible only by helicopter.

The Lighthouse started operation on 30-Oct-1724, and there were three towers each lit by Coal Fires called St Peter, St Thomas and the Dungeon.  Three stone towers were built to give the lights a distinctive appearance which would not be confused with Lighthouses in nearby France.

The towers were built by Thomas Le Cocq, owner of the rocks, under the licence from Trinity House and who was paid a Half penny per ton of ship when vessels passed the rocks and in turn he paid Trinity House 50 pounds per year for the right to run the lighthouses.  The Lighthouses were reverted back to Trinity House in 1785.

Guernsey Postal Administration commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Electrification of the Les Casquets Lighthouse by the release of 22p stamp on 30-Jul-2002 which depicts the Coal Fire Light Source of the Lighthouse.

Built in 1723, the Les Casquets Lighthouse:

• Tower is CYLINDRICAL stone
• Tower is painted WHITE and RED HORIZONTAL bands
• Lantern painted RED
• Height is 23 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 5 (five) FLASHES separated by 3.7 seconds every 30 seconds

0078. Greece - Chania Lighthouse

The Chania Lighthouse is the oldest Lighthouse still in operation.  It still saves the Greek shores in Mediterranean waters.  The Lighthouse was operated by French Ottoman Lighthouse Company in 1864.   The stone base of this lighthouse is part of 15th century Venetian Lighthouse.

The Lighthouse is located at the end of the breakwater mole on the East side of the entrance to Chania Harbor, near the North-Western corner of Crete.  It was included in the Greek Lighthouse Network in 1913.  In recent years, Chania has become a popular cruise ship port, making this one of the best-known and most-often-photographed Greek Lighthouses.

Hellenic Post commemorated the Chania Lighthouse by the release of Euro 0.70 stamp on 21-Aug-2009

Built in 1864, the Chania Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND CYLINDRICAL stone
• Tower mounted on a much older stone base
• Tower consists of three sections with different cross-section
• Lighthouse is UNPAINTED WHITE stone
• Lantern painted WHITE
• Height is 26 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is RED
• Light character is a FLASH every 2.5 seconds