0153 - Ukraine - Lighthouse Series 2009 Picture Postcard

My sincere thanks to Olesya Ivanenko from Ukraine for sending me this Picture Postcard of the Lighthouse(s) of Ukraine.

The PostCard depicts the image of the Lighthouse stamp(s) released on 30-oct-2009 by Ukrainian State Enterprise of Posts along with the location of the Lighthouse(s) in the political map of Ukraine.

0152. Ukraine - Berdyansk Nizhniy Lighthouse

The Berdianskyi Lighthouse is located at the end of a long, hook-shaped spit South of Berdyansk.  The Ukrainian coast features four long sand spits projecting to the South.  The Lighthouse is in the area of Sea of Azov, connected to the rest of the Black Sea by a very narrow Kerch Strait.  The Lighthouse is accessible by boat. 

Berdianskyi Lighthouse was commemorated by Ukrainian State Enterprise of Posts with the release of 1.50 UAH stamp on 30-Oct-2009.  This is 6th of the six stamps featured in the "The Lighthouses of Ukraine" series released in 2009.

Built in 1860, the BERDIANSKYI Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL masonry
• Tower painted RED and WHITE HORIZONTAL bands
• Height is 22 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is 4.5 seconds ON ; 3 seconds OFF

0151. Ukraine - Sarych Lighthouse

The Sarych Lighthouse is located at the Southernmost point of the Crimean peninsula as well as Ukraine and South-East of Sevastopol.  This was one of the Light stations occupied by Russian Navy personnel.

Sarych Lighthouse was commemorated by Ukrainian State Enterprise of Posts with the release of 1.50 UAH stamp on 30-Oct-2009.  This is 5th of the six stamps featured in the "The Lighthouses of Ukraine" series released in 2009.

Built in 1911, the SARYCH Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND TAPERED cast-iron
• Tower, Lantern and Gallery painted WHITE
• Height is 15 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is 3 seconds ON ; 3 seconds OFF

0150. Ukraine - Vorontsovskyi Lighthouse

The Vorontsovskyi Lighthouse is located at the end of a curving breakwater that protects the South-Eastern corner of Odessa's harbour.  The Lighthouse is accessible only by boat.  Odessa oblast (province) is the Westernmost section of the Ukrainian coast.

Vorontsovskyi Lighthouse was commemorated by Ukrainian State Enterprise of Posts with the release of 1.50 UAH stamp on 30-Oct-2009.  This is fourth of the six stamps featured in the "The Lighthouses of Ukraine" series released in 2009.

Built in 1954, the VORONTSOVSKYI Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND CYLINDRICAL concrete
• Tower painted WHITE
• Lantern painted RED
• Height is 26 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is RED
• LIGHT character is THREE FLASHES every 12 seconds

0149. Ukraine - Yaltinskiy Lighthouse

The Yaltinskiy Lighthouse is located at the end of the Yalta breakwater, which extends South-Westward parallel to the shoreline.  The Lighthouse is one of the best-known Lighthouse(s) in Crimea.  The Lighthouse is in the diamond shaped peninsula of Crimea and is one of the Yalta Lighthouse(s) in Ukraine.

Yaltinskiy Lighthouse was commemorated by Ukrainian State Enterprise of Posts with the release of 1.50 UAH stamp on 30-Oct-2009.  This is third of the six stamps featured in the "The Lighthouses of Ukraine" series released in 2009.

The YALTINSKIY Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL CYLINDRICAL masonry
• Tower painted WHITE
• Lantern and Gallery painted WHITE
• Height is 12 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is RED
• LIGHT character is 3 seconds ON ; 4.5 seconds OFF

0148. Ukraine - Luparevskiy Lighthouse

The Luparevskiy Lighthouse is located on the East coast of the Bug on the south side of Lupareve.  This Lighthouse is the second range for vessels bound upstream (North) in the estuary.  The Lighthouse is in the Mykolaiv Area of Ukraine.

Luparevskiy Lighthouse was commemorated by Ukrainian State Enterprise of Posts with the release of 1.50 UAH stamp on 30-Oct-2009.  This is second of the six stamps featured in the "The Lighthouses of Ukraine" series released in 2009.

The  LUPAREVSKIY Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE masonry
• Tower painted WHITE ; Front face is painted RED with a WHITE vertical stripe
• Height is 10 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is RED
• LIGHT character is a CONTINUOUS FLASH
  

0147. Ukraine - Kyz-Aulskyi Lighthouse

The Kyz-Aulskyi Lighthouse is located on the point of the Cape, South-East of Jakovenkove and helps guide ship(s) to the entrance of the Kerch Strait.  The Lighthouse is in the diamond shaped peninsula of Crimea and is one of the Black Sea Lighthouse(s) in Ukraine.

Kyz-Aulskyi Lighthouse was commemorated by Ukrainian State Enterprise of Posts with the release of 1.50 UAH stamp on 30-Oct-2009.  This is one of the six stamps featured in the "The Lighthouses of Ukraine" series released in 2009.

Built in the year 1876, the  KYZ-AULSKYI Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL masonry
• Tower painted BLACK and WHITE VERTICAL stripes
• Lantern painted WHITE
• Height is 28 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE, RED or GREEN depending on direction
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 6 seconds

0146 - Ukraine - Lighthouse Series 2009

Ukrainian State Enterprise of Posts commemorated its Lighthouse(s) with the release of stamp(s) on...

Kyz-Aulskyi Lighthouse 1.50 UAH

Luparivskyi Front Lighthouse 1.50 UAH

Yaltynskyi Lighthouse 1.50 UAH

Vorontsovskyi Lighthouse 1.50 UAH

Sarych Lighthouse 1.50 UAH

Berdianskyi Lower Lighthouse 1.50 UAH

The stamp(s) were released on 30-Oct-2009.  

The detail(s) about these Lighthouse(s) will follow in my next post(s)...

0145. Norway - Lindesnes Lighthouse Picture Cancellation (PostMark)

The Lindesnes Lighthouse is one of the Norway's best known and most historic lighthouse(s) located at the Southermost point of the mainland Ness.  The Lighthouse marks the entrance to the Baltic Sea from the North Sea.  The Lighthouse was established in 1655, but soon abandoned and only lit again in 1725.  

The Lighthouse has a visual and functional connection with Markoy Lighthouse was lit at the same to avoid confusion with Skagen Lighthouse in Denmark.   In 1822, the Lighthouse was listed a closed.  A new light was installed in 1854.  The Lighthouse was automated in 2003.  Cultural remains from the World War II helps to underline the strategic importance of the lighthouse.

The Lindesnes Lighthouse is pictured in the Postmark released by Norway Post. 

Built in the year 1656, the  LINDESNES Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast-iron
• Tower painted WHITE
• Lantern and Gallery painted RED
• Height is 16 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 20 seconds

0144. Germany - Warnemunde Lighthouse Picture Cancellation (PostMark)

The Warnemunde Lighthouse is pictured in the Philatelic rectangular Postmark released by Deutsche Post to commemorate the occassion of Management Meeting Letter.

The details of the Warnemunde Lighthouse is available in my earlier post #0053.

0143. New Zealand (North Island) - Cape Reinga Lighthouse (Tiki Tour)...

The Tiki Tour termed in New Zealand,  is known as "roundabout way" or "scenic route" in other countries.  Tiki Tour is all about enjoying the journey as much as the destination, and checking out as many national icons as you can along the way.

Tiki Tour stamp album is the new edition of 24 stamps designed to capture the "get up and go" spirit of the classic Kiwi Tiki Tour, celebrating so many of the New Zealand's home-grown fascination(s) across the land.  The unique Wildlife, Landscapes, Buildings, Statues and Industries are all there in the Tiki Tour stamp sheet.

On 5-Aug-2009, New Zealand Post released the Tiki Tour of New Zealand No.1 stamp sheet which had 24 gummed stamp(s), with each of them denominated 50 cents.  The Cape Reinga Lighthouse was commemorated on this Tiki Tour stamp sheet.

The details about the Lighthouse is available in my earlier post #0033...

0142. Russia - Mys Svyatoy Nos Lighthouse

Svyatoy Nos, a narrow peninsula that project northward into the Barents Sea to the entrance of the White Sea.  The Svyatoy Nos is in the Kila peninsula, a broad eastward-pointing peninsula that separates the Barents Sea from the nearly enclosed White Sea.  The Kola peninsula lies almost completely to the North of the Arctic circle.

The Mys Svyatoy Nos Lighthouse is located  on the West side of Svyatoy Nos, South South-East of the tip of the peninsula.  This Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse in the Russian Arctic and also the first steam-powered foghorn installed in 1872.  The Fresnel lens was installed in 1890.  In 2002, the Lighthouse was declared a National Historic Monument.

Mys Svyatoy Nos Lighthouse was commemorated by Russian Postal Administration with the release of 8.00 stamp on 4-Jul-2005.  This is one of the three stamps picturing Lighthouse(s) on the Barents Sea.

Built in the year 1863, the  MYS SVYATOY NOS Lighthouse:

• Tower is TAPERED OCTAGONAL wood
• Tower painted YELLOW-ORANGE
• Lantern lower-half painted RED; upper-half WHITE
• Height is 22 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is TWO FLASHES every 15 seconds

0141. Norway - Medfjordbåen Lighthouse

Medfjordbåen Lighthouse is located  in the lower Oslofjord off the west coast, North-East of Tonsberg.  The Lighthouse stands outside Slagentangen in the county of Vestfold.  Medfjordbåen Lighthouse is a familiar rounding mark in the annual Faerder Regatta, on the way to Asgardstrand and Horten.  

Medfjordbåen Lighthouse was commemorated by Norway Post in its Norwegian Lighthouse Series-III with the release of a domestic / inland stamp on 15-Jun-2012.  The First vertical stamp released in this Norwegian Lighthouse Series.

Built in the year 1876, the Medfjordbåen Lighthouse:

• Tower is slender ROUND CYLINDRICAL
• Tower supports a ROUND watch room with small lantern on the roof
• Height is 13 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE or RED or GREEN depending on direction
• LIGHT character is OCCULTING 3 times every 8 seconds

0140. Norway - Kavringen Lighthouse

Kavringen Lighthouse is located  in the inner harbour of Oslo, between Hovedoya and Filipstad container terminal.  The Lighthouse is visible from the harbour of Oslo.  Lighthouse is accessible only by boat.  The Lighthouse guides vessels in the region Hovedoya, Vippetangen and into Bjorvika.  

In 1890, when DS Norge ran aground on the Kavringen skerries, it was felt to have to better lighting to the western approach.  This led to the construction of the Kavringen Lighthouse in 1892.

Kavringen Lighthouse was commemorated by Norway Post in its Norwegian Lighthouse Series-III with the release of a domestic / inland stamp on 15-Jun-2012.   The First vertical stamp released in this Norwegian Lighthouse Series.

Built in the year 1892, the KAVRINGEN Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL wood
• Tower painted WHITE with one narrow RED HORIZONTAL band
• Lantern is wood topped by spire
• Lantern painted BROWN
• Height is 13 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE or RED or GREEN depending on direction
• LIGHT character is OCCULTING in group of 3

0139. New Zealand (South Island) - Farewell Spit Lighthouse

Farewell Spit is a narrow sand spit at the Northern end of the South Island of New Zealand.  It is the South Island's northernmost point and is the longest sandspit in New Zealand.  Farewell Spit Lighthouse is located at Bush End Point near the end of the spit.  The area is critically important bird nesting area and is closed to the general public.

Farewell Spit Lighthouse was commemorated in 1976 series of New Zealand Government Life Insurance Office 10c stamp released on 17-Nov-1976. 

Built in the year 1897, the FAREWELL SPIT Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE PYRAMIDAL steel
• Tower legs painted WHITE
•  Lantern and Watch room painted ORANGE
• Gallery rail painted WHITE; Lantern dome is GREY
• Height is 27 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE or RED
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 15 seconds

0138. New Zealand (South Island) - Moeraki Point Lighthouse

In New Zealand, over the years the stamps were limited to the pre-payment of postage on correspondence posted by the Government Life Insurance Office for delivery within the country. But, on 27-Mar-1969, this condition was relaxed and the stamps could be used on mail to both inland and overseas addresses. 

1969, marked the centenary of the founding of the Government Life Insurance Office and a new series of stamps was issued to mark this occasion.  Lighthouses, the symbol of the New Zealand Government Life Insurance Department, were again the subject depicted on the stamps.

Moeraki Point Lighthouse was commemorated in the 1969 series of New Zealand Government Life Insurance Office ½c stamp released on 27-Mar-1969. 

The change in the name of the business from "Government Life Insurance Department" to "Government Life Insurance Office" was also marked from the 1969 stamp series.

Moeraki Point also known as Katiki Point Lighthouse is situated between the settlements of Moeraki and Katiki, on the tip of the Moeraki Peninsula, which is known as Katiki Point or Moeraki Point.  The point has a long history of wrecks.  Tthe Moeraki Point Lighthouse was built, following several accidents on the dangerous reefs around the area, to make the area safer for ships that sailed past on their way to Port Chalmers, Dunedin.

Built in the year 1878, the MOERAKI POINT Lighthouse:

• Tower is HEXAGONAL wood
• Tower painted WHITE
• Height is 8.5 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character FLASHES 6 seconds ON ; 6 seconds OFF

0137. New Zealand (North Island) - Cape Reinga Lighthouse

A popular spot for tourists, Cape Reinga is as far North in New Zealand's North Island.  Cape Reinga marks the point where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. 

The Cape Reinga Lighthouse was commemorated by New Zealand Post with the release of $1.40 stamp on 23-May-2012 under the "Scenic Definitives Series 2012".

The details about the Lighthouse is available in my earlier post #0033...

0136. Croatia - Pokonji dol Lighthouse

Pokonji dol is a round shape Islet, situated South-East of the harbour of Hvar.   The Pokonji dol Lighthouse is located in the central part of the islet.  The Lighthouse got its name after the islet on which it was built.  The Lighthouse is a one of the valuable tourist souvenirs of Hvar.  Ships arriving in Hvar from Adriatic must pass close to the islet.

The combination of the white light beam from Pokonji dol along with the red flash beam from the nearby island of Jerolim guides the sea passage for the sailing ships.   The strong light beams marks the sailing route from the Islands of Korcula, Lastova and Susac towards the Hell's Islands.  The light is automated. 

The Pokonji dol Lighthouse was commemorated by Croatian Post with the release of 7.10 HRK (Croatian Kuna) stamp on 31-May-2012.

Built in 1872, the Pokonji dol Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE CYLINDRICAL stone
• Height is 15 metres
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 4 seconds
• Accessible only by boat