0164. Philippines - Bagacay Lighthouse

 

Bagacay Lighthouse is one of the earliest Lighthouses to be built in the Philippines by the U.S.administration.  The light marks the entrance to the Mactan Channel, which leads to the Cebu city.  The Lighthouse is located on the point near Liloan, about North-East of Cebu city.  Bagacay Lighthouse is in Cebu Province along the East Coast in the Central Visayas Region of Southern Philippines.

 

The Bagacay Light was originally established in 1857 by the then ruling Spanish Government.  For over 100 years, the Lighthouse has provided guiding light to mariners, navigators and fishermen from coastal towns in Northern Cebu.

Bagacay 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 1908, the Bagacay Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL concrete and stone
• Tower is UNPAINTED
• Height is 22 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 5 seconds

0163. Philippines - Cape Santiago Lighthouse

Cape Santiago Lighthouse is in Batangas Province, a first class province of the Philippines located on the South-Western part of the Luzon Island in the Calabarzon region. The Lighthouse differs from Isla de Cabra and Punta Capones chiefly in being ROUND rather than SQUARE.

The Lighthouse withstood typhoons, earthquakes and other calamities.  It even withstood the Spanish, American and Japanese wars.  The Lighthouse is said to be the oldest structure in Calatagan.  The Lighthouse serves as a guide to vessels from Manila heading to the Southern islands of Visayas.  It also guides ships heading towards Manila.  The Lighthouse is providing active passageway for more than a century.  

Cape Santiago 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 1890, the Cape Santiago Lighthouse:

• Tower is brick
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Aluminium Lantern is SILVER in colour
• Height is 16 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is TWO FLASHES every 10 seconds

0162. Philippines - San Fernando Point Lighthouse

The San Fernando Point Lighthouse is located on the Southern portion of the Port of San Fernando.  Located on a headland at the end of a club-shaped peninsula, West of San Fernando and the eastern entrance to Lingayan Gulf, the Lighthouse is positioned 3 meters from the sea and serves primarily domestic shipping.  The Lighthouse was established by the Spanish authorities as a local light serving the needs of local shipping such as mail boats and fishing boats.  

San Fernando Point Lighthouse is in La Union Province of the Luzon Island, the largest island of Philippines.   

San Fernando Point 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 1905, the San Fernando Point Lighthouse:

• Tower is concrete
• Tower with gallery but no Lantern
• Tower is UNPAINTED
• Height is 8 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is TWO FLASHES every 10 seconds

0161. Philippines - Cape Bolinao Lighthouse

The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse is the best known U.S. built Lighthouse in Philippines.  The Lighthouse is located on the South-West of the point of the Cape.   Cape Bolinao Lighthouse is in Western Coast of the Pangasinan Province of the Luzon Island, the largest island of Philippines. 

Cape Bolinao 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 1905, the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse:

• Tower is CYLINDRICAL concrete
• Tower with octagonal watchroom, Lantern and double gallery
• Tower mounted on an octagonal pyramidal base
• Tower painted WHITE with RED trim
• Height is 27 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 5 seconds

0160. Philippines - Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is a Historic Lighthouse with its classic Spanish colonial architecture.  This is best known and most visited Lighthouse in Philippines.  During the earthquake in 1990, the portion of the original 1st order Fresnel lens was badly damaged.  Presently, the Lighthouse is operated under an agreement with Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Development Inc.

The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse also known as Burgos Lighthouse is a Cultural Heritage in the Ilocos Norte Province.  The Lighthouse was first lit on 1892 and set high on Vigia de Nagparitan Hill overlooking the scenic Cape Bojeador.  The Lighthouse guides the international ships safely into the Philippine Archipelago from the North.

The Lighthouse marks the North-Western point in Luzon.  Opposite side on North-Eastern point is marked by Cape Engano Lighthouse.   In 2004, the Lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark and in 2005 as a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine Government.

Cape Bojeador 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 1892, the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL CYLINDRICAL brick
• Tower painted WHITE
• Height is 20 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is THREE FLASHES every 5 seconds

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