0069. China - Huaniaoshan (Huaniao Shan) Lighthouse Picture Postcard

Huaniaoshan Lighthouse is located on the Northernmost tip of the Huaniao Shan Island.  The Lighthouse serves as an Navigational aid for the vessels arriving Shanghai from South.  The Lighthouse is accessible by road within the Island and by boat / ferry to the Island.

The Lighthouse was elected as one of the Historical Lighthouses of the World by the International Association of Maritime Aides to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities in 1997.

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

Built in 1870, the Huaniaoshan (Huaniao Shan) Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND brick
• Tower is painted BLACK with WHITE horizontal base
• Height is 16.5 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 15 seconds

0068. Jamaica - Negril Point Lighthouse

The Negril Point Lighthouse is built by a French company.  This Lighthouse is one of the earliest concrete Lighthouses.  The Lighthouse is located at South Negril Point, near the Westernmost point of the Jamaican Island.


Jamaica Post  commemorated  the  Negril Point Lighthouse by the release of 20 Jamaican Dollar stamp on 4-Jul-2011.


Built in 1894, the Negril Point Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND reinforced concrete
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Lantern is UNPAINTED gray metal
• Gallery is painted WHITE
• Height is 27 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is RED and WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 2 seconds (alternating RED and WHITE)

0067. Jamaica - Morant Point Lighthouse

The Morant Point Lighthouse is the oldest Lighthouse on the Jamaican island and the first cast iron Lighthouse built in the Western Hemisphere.  The Lighthouse is located in Golden Grove, at the Easternmost point of Jamaica jutting out into the Caribbean Sea.


The Lighthouse was constructed by the African slaves from Sierra Leone in 1841.


Jamaica Post  commemorated  the  Morant Point Lighthouse by the release of 50 Jamaican Dollar stamp on 4-Jul-2011.


Built in 1841, the Morant Point Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast iron
• Tower is painted WHITE and RED HORIZONTAL bands
• Height is 35 meters
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is 3 (three) FLASHES every 20 seconds

0066. Jamaica - Lover's Leap Lighthouse

Lover's Leap Lighthouse is the highest lighthouse in the Western Jamaica.  The Lighthouse is built after Jamaica became independent in 1962.  It is developed into a Tourist attraction, with observation deck near the Lighthouse.  The Lighthouse is located South of Mandeville at the top of a spectacular vertical cliff.


Jamaica Post  commemorated  the  Lover's Leap Lighthouse by the release of 60 Jamaican Dollar stamp on 4-Jul-2011.

Built in an unknown year, the Lover's Leap Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND CYLINDRICAL steel
• Tower is painted RED and WHITE HORIZONTAL bands
• Tower has OCTAGONAL gallery
• Lantern is painted WHITE
• Gallery is painted RED
• Height is 30 meters
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 10 seconds

0065. Jamaica - Galina Point Lighthouse

The Galina Point Lighthouse is located at Galina, North of Port Maria and East of Oracabessa.  The Lighthouse is on the Northern Coast of Jamaica.

Jamaica Post  commemorated  the  Galina Point Lighthouse by the release of 200 Jamaican Dollar stamp on 4-Jul-2011.

Built in an unknown year (established in 1912), the Galina Point Lighthouse:

• Tower is TAPERED TRIANGULAR concrete
• Tower is painted WHITE
• No Lantern
• Height is 13 meters
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 12 seconds

0064. Dominican Republic - Columbus Lighthouse (Stamp and Cover)

The Columbus Lighthouse (Spanish : Faro a Colon) built in 1992 is located in Santo Domingo, the capital of Dominican Republic.  It's a monumental 203.5 m Lighthouse built as a memorial to Columbus.  The huge building is shaped like a cross, its wings stepped back with increasing height like a Pyramid.

There is no navigational beacon in the usual sense.  The most outstanding and unique feature is the lighting system composed of 149 searchlights and a 70 kilowatt beam that circles out for nearly 44 miles.  When illuminated, the lights project a gigantic cross in the sky that can be seen as far away as Puerto Rico.

The monumental Lighthouse was inaugurated on October 6,1992, the day Columbus's "remains" were transferred from the cathedral.

Dominican Republic commemorated the Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colon) with the release of $10 Stamp and Cover.

0063. France - Ault Lighthouse Picture Cancellation

The picture cancellation depicts the Ault Lighthouse in France's Northern Coast.

This Lighthouse station was established in 1885.  But, inactive from 1940 to 1951.

The Lighthouse was located on the Boulevard du Phare in the Ault village about 16 km North of Eu.  The Ault village is one of the famous Tourist place in France having lot many cliffs overlooking the English Channel.

Established in 1885, the Ault Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND
• Tower has a Lantern and triple gallery
• Lower 2/3 of the Tower is WHITE reinforced concrete
• Upper portion of the Tower is RED brick
• Lantern and upper Gallery painted RED
• Height is 28 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE or RED
• LIGHT character is OCCULTING 3 (three) times every 12 seconds

0062. Spain - Torre de Hercules (Tower of Hercules) Lighthouse Picture Cancellation

The picture cancellation and the cover released by Espana (Spain) depicts the Tower of Hercules Lighthouse.

This Lighthouse is the World's Oldest active Lighthouse and also one of the most famous and historic Lighthouse.  From the inscription(s), it is learnt that the Lighthouse may be founded during the rule of the Emperor Trajan.

During the Dark ages, the Lighthouse was abandoned after the fall of Rome.  But, during 13th century, when Coruna became an important port, the Lighthouse was put back in service.  In 1785, the Lighthouse was completely restored by Carlos III.  The height of the Lighthouse was extended with an Octagonal second stage.

The Lighthouse is the symbol of Coruna and most visited in Galicia.  It is called the Tower of Hercules because of an old legend that Hercules himself built the Lighthouse.  

In June 2009, the Tower was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Lighthouse is located in the Parque de la Torre at the Northern end of the peninsula, nearly surrounded by water and with a sweeping view of the open Atlantic Ocean.

Built in an unknown period (probably in the early 2nd century AD), the Tower of Hercules Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE CYLINDRICAL stone
• Tower has extended OCTAGONAL second stage
• Tower unpainted DARK GREY stone
• Lantern painted BLACK
• Height is 49 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is 4 (four) FLASHES every 20 seconds

0061. Germany - Hornum Sylt Lighthouse Picture Cancellation

The picture cancellation released by Germany depicts the Hornum Sylt Lighthouse.

Sylt is a barrier island facing due west on the North Sea.  The island has been connected to the mainland by a causeway.  The causeway carries a rail line, which is popular way to reach the island's many beach resorts.

The Lighthouse is located atop a dune on the South-East side of the Sylt in the village of Hornum.  It's a beautiful and popular lighthouse, sibling of the Pellworm and Westerhever Lighthouse(s).  

Built in the year 1907, the Hornum Sylt Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast-iron
• Tower mounted on 1-story concrete base
• Tower painted RED with one WHITE horizontal band
• Tower has Lantern and double gallery
• Lantern and Galleries painted BLACK
• Height is 34 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is 2 (two) FLASHES separated by 2.6 seconds every 9 seconds

0060. Lithuania - Pervalka Lighthouse

Pervalka Lighthouse (also known as Lighthouse of Horses) is located on a small artificial island just off the Cape Zirgu Ragas on the North side of the Pervalka town.  The Pervalka town is on the east side of the Curonian Spit facing the Curonian Sound.

The Lighthouse marks the convergence of three channels - Klaipeda to North, Nida to South-West and Ventes Ragas to South-East.  The Lighthouse is accessible only by boat.

Lithuania Post  commemorated  the  Pervalka  Lighthouse  by   the  release  of 1 Litas stamp on 15-Mar-2003.

Built in the year 1948, the Pervalka Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast iron
• Tower is painted RED
• Lantern is painted WHITE
• Height is 14 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE