0105. Argentina - De Mayo Lighthouse

The De Mayo erected by Argentina in 1942 was the first Argentine Lighthouse in the Antarctic.

Argentina Post commemorated the De Mayo Lighthouse by the release of 75 Argentine Centavo stamp under its Argentina Lighthouse Series-III on 18-Mar-2006.

0104. Argentina - Año Nuevo Lighthouse

 

The Año Nuevo Lighthouse built with British support in connection with Antarctic expeditions and this Lighthouse is declared a National Historic Monument.  This building near the Lighthouse tower housed a Meteorological and Geophysical Observatory.  The Observatory was staffed continuously from 1902 to 1919.

The Lighthouse is in poor condition.  Studies in progress to determine how best to restore the Lighthouse.  The Lighthouse is located on the Isla Observatorio, a small island off the North coast of the Isla de los Estados.  The Lighthouse is accessible by boat.

Argentina Post commemorated the Año Nuevo Lighthouse by the release of 75 Argentine Centavo stamp under its Argentina Lighthouse Series-III on 18-Mar-2006.

Built in 1902, the Año Nuevo Lighthouse:

• Tower is ROUND cast iron
• Tower is with a Lantern and double gallery ; Upper gallery is narrower than the lower
• Tower painted WHITE and BLACK horizontal stripe
• Height is 66 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 3 (three) FLASHES, separated by 8 secs. every 32 seconds

0103. Jersey - Grève d'Azette Lighthouse

The Grève d'Azette Lighthouse is located on a coastal road about 2.5 km South-East of St.Helier of the Jersey Island.

Jersey Post commemorated the Grève d'Azette Lighthouse by the release of 44p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1896, the Grève d'Azette Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE PYRAMIDAL cast iron skeletal
• Tower is mounted on a SQUARE concrete and stone base
• Tower painted WHITE and carries RED vertical stripe day-mark range line
• Height is 23 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a OCCULTING every 5 seconds

0102. Croatia - Prisnjak Lighthouse

The Prisnjak Lighthouse (shown with an arrow mark) is located on a small island off the North-West end of the much larger island Murter archipelago.  The island is special and diverse as it is covered by pine, oak and wild olive trees and curative plants.  North-West from Prisnjak, there are in sequence of islets Murvenjak, Visovac and Maslinjak.  The people from Murter during centuries sailed for fish in this channel.  The Lighthouse Prisnjak marked the returning route for the people.

The glass dome in the Lighthouse building reflects the sun rays miles away and the seafarer used to say that it lights also by daylight.  Old, mechanic light mechanism was changed with automatic technology in 1990.   Presently, the Lighthouse was renovated as tourist apartment.

The Prisnjak Lighthouse is one of the most visited lighthouses on the Adriatic Sea.

Croatian Post commemorated the Prisnjak Lighthouse by the release of 3.10 kn (Croatian currency kuna) postage stamp on 18-Oct-2011.

Built in 1886, the Prisnjak Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL stone
• Tower attached to a 1-storey Keeper's house
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Height is 15 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 3 (three) FLASHES every 10 seconds
• Lighthouse is accessible only by boat

0101. Croatia - Mulo Lighthouse

The Mulo Lighthouse is located on a tiny island about 5 km South-West of Rogoznica.  Mulo from North is surrounded by several islets and shoals that were also the reason for building the Lighthouse.  The strong beam of light from the Lighthouse, caused the night traffic in the Adrian Sea to move further to the South, into a safer corridor, away from once perilous shoals and cliffs.

The mole was built on the North coast and is thus sheltered from South winds.  When Bora (a Northern to North-Eastern Wind in the Adriatic Sea) started to blow, the lighthouse keepers used to lift the boat into the storehouse.

The last of Lighthouse keeper retired in 1999.  Now, the Lighthouse is deserted with empty building.

Croatian Post commemorated the Mulo Lighthouse by the release of 3.10 kn (Croatian currency kuna) postage stamp on 18-Oct-2011.

Built in 1873, the Mulo Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL stone
• Tower attached to a 2-storey Keeper's house
• Tower is UNPAINTED
• Lantern is painted WHITE
• Height is 18 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 5 seconds
• Lighthouse is accessible only by boat

0100. Croatia - Blitvenica Lighthouse

Remote from the group of islets and the farthest from the coast of Zirje rests isolated Blitvenica.  The Lighthouse is located on a tiny island about 7 kms South-West of Zirje and about 30 kms South-West of Sibenik.  The islet arises from the deep sea.  The surrounding of the islet is rich in variety of fishes.

The Blitvenica Lighthouse is one of the several very isolated Croatian Light Stations in the Adriatic Sea.  The construction of the Lighthouse was very slow.  Rough sea and the unsuitability for landing and unloading building material have prolonged the building.  Also, it is impossible to disembark on Blitvenica when one wishes; it can be done only when the sea "permits" it.  Sea currents are strong and dangerous because of great depths around Blitvenica.

The Lighthouse was automated in 1990.

Croatian Post commemorated the Blitvenica Lighthouse by the release of 7.10 kn (Croatian currency kuna) postage stamp on 18-Oct-2011.

Built in 1872, the Blitvenica Lighthouse:

• Tower is OCTAGONAL stone
• Tower attached to a 2-storey Keeper's house
• Tower is UNPAINTED
• Lantern is painted WHITE
• Height is 21 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is 2 (two) FLASHES every 30 seconds
• Lighthouse is accessible only by boat 

0099. Jersey - Noirmont Point Lighthouse

The Noirmont Point Lighthouse is located on a rocky point just off-shore at the Western end of St. Aubin's Bay on the South-Western coast of the Jersey Island.

Jersey Post commemorated the Noirmont Lighthouse by the release of 34p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1915, the Noirmont Point Lighthouse:

• Tower is stone
• Tower is painted BLACK and WHITE HORIZONTAL bands
• Height is 10 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE
• Light character is a FLASH every 12 seconds

0098. Jersey - Demie de Pas Lighthouse

The Demie de Pas Lighthouse is located on a rock off the Harbour of St.Helier on the South-East coast of the Jersey Island.

In 1984, the color of the Lighthouse was changed from its original White color paint.  Also, in the same year the original lantern was removed with the present one.

Jersey Post commemorated the Demie de Pass Lighthouse by the release of 38p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1904, the Demie de Pas Lighthouse:

• Tower is concrete block
• Tower has a small lantern
• Tower is painted YELLOW-ORANGE in the upper portion
• Tower is painted BLACK in the lower portion
• Height is 13 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is RED or WHITE depending on direction
• Light character is 3 seconds ON, 1 seconds OFF ; 1 seconds ON, 1 seconds OFF; 1 seconds ON, 5 seconds OFF (Flash pattern is the Morse code for D representing the name of the Lighthouse)
• Lighthouse is accessible by boat

0097. Jersey - Gorey Pierhead Lighthouse

Gorey, a village in the parishes of St.Martin and Grouville on the East Coast of Jersey. Gorey is one of the three main harbours of Jersey.  The position of Gorey as the closest strategic mainland point to the Cotentin Peninsula of France.

The Gorey Pierhead Lighthouse is located at the end of the pier in Gorey.  The Lighthouse is accessible by walking the pier.  The position of the Lighthouse 

Jersey Post commemorated the Gorey Pierhead Lighthouse by the release of 21p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1966, the Gorey Pierhead Lighthouse:

• Tower is SQUARE skeletal
• Tower is enclosed upper portion
• Tower is painted WHITE
• Height is 8 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is RED or GREEN depending on direction
• Light character is 4 seconds ON and 1 seconds OFF

0096. Jersey - Sorel Point Lighthouse

The Sorel Point Lighthouse is located atop the cliff on the Northernmost point of Jersey.

Jersey Post commemorated the Sorel Point Lighthouse by the release of 64p stamp on 5-Oct-1999

Built in 1938, the Sorel Point Lighthouse:

• Tower is CYLINDRICAL concrete PILLBOX
• Tower is painted BLACK and WHITE checkerboard pattern
• Height is 3 meters
• Colour scheme of LIGHT is WHITE or RED depending on direction
• Light character is 2 seconds ON and 5.5 seconds OFF