Monthly Archives: October 2014

2014 Estonia Lighthouse Stamps

On 17 Oct 2014 Estonia Post released the latest in it’s series of lighthouse stamps. These two stamps feature the range lights, also known as leading lights for the port of Sõru on the southeast coast of Hiiumaa. These lights were re-built after World War I and completed in 1934. The rear range light is shown on the 0.55 € denomination and the front range light on the 1.30 € denomination.

Sõru Rear Range Lt. | 17 Oct 2014 Sõru Rear Range Lt. | 17 Oct 2014

Sõru Front Range Lt. | 17 Oct 2014 Sõru Front Range Lt. | 17 Oct 2014

Canada 2014 Empress of Ireland

On 28 May 1914 the Royal Mail ship Empress of Ireland collided with the Norwegian coal carrier Storstad. The next day the Empress, having suffered severe damage to her starboard side, sank in the St. Lawrence River with heavy loss of life. A light buoy was placed at the position of her sinking and is represented on the sheet and postal cards shown below which were issued on 29 May 2014 by Canada Post.

Empress of Ireland Light buoy | 29 May 2014 Empress of Ireland Light buoy | 29 May 2014