0014. Namibia - Diaz Point Lighthouse

The Lighthouse was named after the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Diaz.  Diaz Point Lighthouse shelters the bay of Luderitz.

This Lighthouse was commemorated by the Namibian Post with the release of stamp on 18-Jun-2010.

Built in the year 1915, the DIAZ POINT Lighthouse:

• Tower is CIRCULAR mounted on a 1-storey HEXAGONAL Stone Base
• Tower is painted with RED and WHITE HORIZONTAL Bands
• Height is 53 meters
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 10 seconds

0013. Germany - Picture Cancellation of Oldest Lighthouse

Prerow, the Land between Bodden and Baltic Sea, has sandy - stoneless beaches.  The village of Prerow with its over 1800 in-habitants has become the largest village on the Darss. 

Prerow boasts the Oldest Lighthouse in Germany which is constructed around year 1848. 

The picture cancellation bears a Lighthouse with the date of 7-Aug-1952.

0012. Japan - Centennial of Kannonzaki Lighthouse

The Kannonzaki Lighthouse is located at the entrance of the Bay of Tokyo on Cape Kannon.  The Lighthouse had the illustrious history of being the First Western Style Lighthouse to have been constructed in Japan.

To commemorate the Centennial of its construction, a Special Stamp was released in 1968.

The Kannonzaki Lighthouse:

• Tower is 8-SIDED concrete
• Height is 56 meters

0011. Cuba - del Morro Lighthouse

The Castillo del Morro Lighthouse was built on the ramparts of the El Morro Castle.  This Lighthouse was by far the Cuba's best known Lighthouse.  The Lighthouse was located on the east side of the very narrow entrance to Havana Harbour.

The stamp was released on 17-Jan-1949 to commemorate the Centenary of the del Morro Lighthouse of Cuba. 

Built in the year 1845, the del MORRO Lighthouse:

• Tower is CIRCULAR masonry
• Tower is UNPAINTED
• Height is 25 meters
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is 2 (Two) FLASHES every 15 seconds

0010. India - Dolphin's Nose Lighthouse Picture Cancellation

The cancellation is of Visakhapatnam Dolphin's Nose Lighthouse.  The Lighthouse is standing on the Yarada Konda Hill range.  The Lighthouse site is known as Dolphin's Nose as it is overlooking the enterence to the Vizag Harbour. 

Commissioned in the year 1940, the DOLPHIN's NOSE VISAKHAPATNAM Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE masonry
• Tower is with BLACK and WHITE bands
• Height is 19 meters
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is FLASH every 10 seconds

0009. India - International Lighthouse & Lightship Week (7th - 22nd Aug'2010)

Surathkal Point Lighthouse was choosen for the 3rd International Lighthouse & Lightship Week being celebrated in India from 7th - 22nd August 2010. 

A private Special Cover was released at the Surathkal Lighthouse by the Lions District Governor with assistance from Lions Club International Amateur Radio Club Station VU2LCI.  The Cover has the Permanent Picture Cancellation of the Mangalore Lighthouse.

0008. India - Kadalur Point Lighthouse

Kadalur Point Lighthouse was established on 20th October 1909.  This is to mark the submerged rock "Vellayam Kallu".   For the last 100 years, the Kadalur Point Lighthouse is serving the seafarers.

To commemorate the Centenary Celebrations, a Special Cover with a Picture cancellation was released on 20th October 2009 by the Kerala Postal Circle.

Built in the year 1909, the KADALUR POINT Lighthouse:

• Tower is CIRCULAR made of Stone
• Tower is with BLACK & WHITE Bands
• Height is around 34 meters
• Color scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is FLASH every 5 seconds

0007. Finland - Lighthouse (250th Anniversary of Finnish Maritime Administration)



Maritime and Lighthouse always move hand-on-hand. 

Here, the Finnish Maritime Administration celebrated its 250th Anniversary in 1946.  To commemorate the anniversary, a stamp was released on 19-Sep-1946. 

The stamp priced 8 Finnish Markka has an image of a Lighthouse alongwith a Marine Ship in the back-drop.

0006. Estonia - Pakri Tuletorn Lighthouse

Pakri Tuletorn Lighthouse is located in the Pakri Peninsula of Estonia.  It is the first lighthouse in the Pakri peninsula.  Estonia Post commemorated this highest lighthouse by releasing a Stamp valued at 1 kroon 70 senti and a Picture cancellation on 5-Jul-1995.

Built in the year 1889, the PAKRI TULETORN Lighthouse:

• Tower is CONICAL brick
• Height is around 52 meters
• Color scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is 1 (ONE) FLASH every 15 seconds

0005. Finland - Bengtskar Lighthouse

On 10th Sep'2003, Finland postal department issued 5 (five) stamps featuring Lighthouses in the Gulf of Finland.  Pictured are the Lighthouses of Bengtskar, Harmaja, Russaro, Ronnskar and Soderskar.

Situated 25 kilometers South-West of Hanko, BENGTSKAR Lighthouse stands as a Tallest Lighthouse in Scandinavia.  The Lighthouse stands on the rocky islet in the Gulf of Finland.  The lighthouse was damaged during the World War I and II.  Later on, the lighthouse was renovated and today, the Lighthouse has turned into a Museum.

Built in the year 1906, the BENGTSKAR Lighthouse:

• Tower is CIRCULAR made of stone
• ELEVATION is 52 meters above the sea
• Has 252 steps of the spiral staircase
• LIGHT character is 3 (THREE) FLASHES every 20 seconds