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

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