0159. Philippines - Tubbataha Lighthouse

The Tubbataha Lighthouse is located on South Tubbataha.  The Tubbataha Reefs are two coral atolls in the center of the Sulu Sea.  The un-inhabitated islands are preserved as the Tubbataha Reefs National Park.  It is nominated at the New Seven Wonders of Nature.  The Tubbataha Reefs are one of the best known scuba diving locations in the Philippines.

Tubbataha Lighthouse was commemorated by Philippines Post in its Lighthouse Stamp Series - I with the release of 6 peso stamp on 22-Dec-2005.

Established in 1980, the Tubbataha Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL concrete
• Tower with gallery rises from the center of octagonal concrete keeper's house
• Height is 15 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is TWO FLASHES every 10 seconds

0158 - Philippines - 2005 Lighthouse Series - I (Set #2)

Philippines Post commemorated the Lighthouses in the Philippines with a Lighthouse Stamp Series - I (Set #2).  The stamp(s) were of...

Cape Santiago Lighthouse 6 peso

Bagacay Lighthouse 6 peso

Malabrigo's Lighthouse 6 peso

Capones Lighthouse 6 peso

The stamp(s) were released on 22-Dec-2005.  

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

0157 - Philippines - 2005 Lighthouse Series - I (Set #1)

Philippines Post commemorated the Lighthouses in the Philippines with a Lighthouse Stamp Series - I (Set #1).  The stamp(s) were of...

Tubbataha Lighthouse 6 peso

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse 6 peso

Cape Bolinao Lighthouse 6 peso

San Fernando Point Lighthouse 6 peso

The stamp(s) were released on 22-Dec-2005.  

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

0156. Norway - Tranøy Lighthouse

The Tranøy Lighthouse is located on a small island on the South side of the upper Vestfjord and North of Hamarøy.  Tranøy Lighthouse was built in 1914 in Mohalmen in the Lofoten Islands; it was replaced by a shorter tower and got relocated here in 1936.  The Lighthouse has a easy access and the site is remarkably scenic with a spectacular view across the Vestfjord to the high mountaines of the Lofoten Islands.  

Tranøy Lighthouse was commemorated by Norway Post in its Norwegian Lighthouse Series-I with the release of a domestic / inland stamp on 1-Sep-2005.

Established in 1864 and relocated in 1936, the Tranøy Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast-iron
• Tower painted RED with one WHITE HORIZONTAL band
• Height is 27 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE, RED or GREEN depending on direction
• LIGHT character is OCCULTING 3 times every 10 seconds

0155. Norway - Jomfruland Lighthouse

Norway, the Land of Midnight Sun, has large number of lighthouses along its coastline of 60,000 km long.  Jomfruland Lighthouse is located near the center of the Jomfruland island which comes under the Telemark county of Larvik Area.  Jomfruland is a low island, lying parallel to the coast of the Skagerrak off the mouth of the Kragerofjord.  The location houses the inactive old round brick tower built in 1839.

Jomfruland Lighthouse was commemorated by Norway Post in its Norwegian Lighthouse Series-I with the release of a domestic / inland stamp on 1-Sep-2005.

Built in the year 1938, the Jomfruland Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast-iron
• Tower painted WHITE
• Lantern dome painted RED
• Height is 31 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is CONTINUOUS with a brighter FLASH every 15 seconds

0154. New Zealand (North Island) - Cape Reinga Lighthouse (Tiki Tour-2)...

The Tiki Tour of New Zealand No.2 takes another fascinating road trip around Aotearoa (a Maori name for New Zealand).  As we go around the country with caravan in tow, one can explore the landmarks, activities, culture and history that make Aotearoa such a great place to explore.

The 2nd edition of New Zealand Posts' Tiki Tour stamp album has 20 stamps holding a sign that says "Go"... 

The tour starts from the great Kauri forests and the picturesque Bay of Islands.  Then it takes to some history at Pakeha and Maori peoples and sails through at Cape Brett.  As the tour reaches the City of Sails, then comes the iconic Harbour Bridge and Coromandel, known for its beaches as well as its pottery.  As well as where equestrian activities take pride of place.

Then, Taranaki, is dairy country and spot a surfing cow !  A trout fishing at Taupo and thermal wonderland of Rotorua before the tour reaches the East Coast, an area that combines architecture with fabulous vineyards and orchards.   The beehive cannot be missed in the country's capital.   One can experience the Wellington prides like cafe culture and fine dining.  Upon crossing the Cook Strait to the fantastic scuba diving spots of the Abel Tasman region before immersing in the Marlborough Wine country. The little adventure(s) like bungy jumping or jet boating can be experienced in the Queenstown.

Traveling further South, the tour takes to the Dunedin's new stadium and to the country music in Gore.  Seal-spotting may be even venture over the Stewart Island.  Then, comes the sign that says "Stop", but the journey's not over !  When the tour is taken again, one can discover even more unique sights that make up the land of Kiwis.  

On 4-Jul-2012, New Zealand Post released the Tiki Tour of New Zealand No.2 stamp sheet which had 20 gummed stamp(s), with each of them denominated 70 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...

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