0169. Germany - Amrum Lighthouse PostMark

The Amrum Lighthouse is pictured in the Diamond Square Postmark released by Deutsche Post to commemorate the Participation of the German Postal Philately at the Lighthouse Amrum  from 4 - 6 July 2012 in the Lighthouse Amrum grounds.

Amrum Lighthouse is a handsome and historic lighthouse, the first built by Germany on the North Frisian coastline.  For northbound ships, this is the first long-range light seen North of Helgoland.  The Lighthouse is built on a high dune North-West of the Harbour of Wittdum, the ferry terminal at the South end of the Island.  Amrum is a small, boomerang-shaped barrier island located South of Sylt; it's a popular tourist destination.  The Lighthouse is one of the Amrum Island's landmarks.

Established in 1875, the Amrum Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND granite
• Tower painted RED with two WHITE HORIZONTAL bands
• Height is 41 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is a FLASH every 7.5 seconds

My sincere thanks to Wolfgang Beyer from Germany for sending me this German Post Mark of Amrum Lighthouse.

0168. Germany - Busum Lighthouse PostMark

The Busum Lighthouse is pictured in the Philatelic Temple Square Postmark released by Deutsche Post to commemorate the Participation of the German Postal Philately at the occasion of the 175th anniversary festival from 1 - 8 July 2012 of the North Sea resort Busum Tourism Information Point.

Busum Lighthouse is located on Busum, a fishing and tourist town in Germany.  It is situated on the North Sea coast.  The light guides ships toward Busum in two channels, one from the West and one from the South.  Built in 1912 / 13 from 55 tons of cast-iron plates, it was originally painted BLACK until it received its characteristic RED and WHITE coat in 1952.   The Lighthouse was one of Busum's landmarks.

Established in 1912, the Busum Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast-iron
• Tower Lower half painted WHITE ; Upper half painted RED
• Lantern painted BLACK
• Height is 22 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE, RED or GREEN depending on direction
• LIGHT character is 3 seconds ON ; 3 seconds OFF

My sincere thanks to Wolfgang Beyer from Germany for sending me this German Post Mark of Busum Lighthouse.

0167. Germany - Heligoland Lighthouse PostMark

The Heligoland Lighthouse (English Lighthouse) is pictured in the Philatelic Temple Square Postmark released by Deutsche Post to commemorate the Participation of the German Postal Philately at Lighthouse Day on Helgoland in 2012.

Heligoland Lighthouse is located on Germany's only Off-shore Island.  In 1811, when Heligoland was under British rule, the first Lighthouse on Heligoland had been built by the British Lighthouse Agency, 'Trinity House'.  The so-called "English Lighthouse" reached a maximum height of 67 metres above mean sea level.

The Lighthouse served an important aid to navigation in the German Bight because its light was visible roughly twice as far as that of Cuxhaven Lighthouse which had been established a few years before.  The English Lighthouse was torn down soon after the inauguration of a new building in 1902.  The lantern and optics were moved to Fehmarn Island in the Baltic Sea where they were mounted at Staberhuk Lighthouse.

The Prussian administration ordered for the construction of new Lighthouse in 1902.  But, in 1945, the Lighthouse was destructed due to the war.  The Lighthouse was constructed as a ROUND brick tower from the same plans as that of Cape Arkona Light on Rugen in the Baltic Sea.

The present Lighthouse was actually built in 1941 as an anti-aircraft tower constructed during WW-II was turned into a Lighthouse in 1952.  The Lighthouse features the strongest light on the German North Sea with a range of 28 nm so that it can be seen as far as on the East Frisian or the North Frisian Islands.

My sincere thanks to Wolfgang Beyer from Germany for sending me this German Post Mark of Heligoland Lighthouse.

0166. Philippines - Capones Lighthouse

Capones Lighthouse marks the beginning of the Northern approach to Subic and Manila bays.  The Lighthouse is located on an island off the coast of Zambales Province, North of the entrance to Subic Bay.  It's an Historic Lighthouse, which guides international vessels coming from the North to North-West towards Subic Bay or to Corregidor Island Lighthouse at the entrance of Manila Bay.

The original lamp and lantern were replaced with modern solar-powered Lighthouse Light as part of the Maritime Safety Improvement of the Philippine Coast Guard.

Capones 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 Capones Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE CYLINDRICAL brick
• Tower is painted WHITE with RED trim
• Height is 17 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is THREE FLASHES every 15 second

0165. Philippines - Malabrigo Lighthouse

Malabrigo Lighthouse is located on the Southermost point of Batangas Province in Southern Luzon overlooking the Verde Island Passage.  This Lighthouse is one of the 24 lighthouses erected in the Philippines during the course of the Spanish Colonial period.

The Lighthouse was with tower, pavilion and service buildings, were incorporated to accommodate the lights as well as the keepers who would operate the lighthouse.

Malabrigo 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 1896, the Malabrigo Lighthouse:

• Tower is CYLINDRICAL brick
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Lantern is made of aluminium
• Tower with double Gallery
• Height is 17 metres
• Colour scheme of the LIGHT is WHITE
• LIGHT character is THREE FLASHES every 15 seconds

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

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...