Category Archives: Lighthouses

Germany Lighthouse Stamps, 7 Jun 2018

On 7 June 2018 Deutsche Post continued the lighthouse stamp series by issuing a set of two stamps. The 0.45€ stamp features Darsser Ort Lighthouse. This lighthouse is located in the former East Germany and is open to the public. Since it’s renovation in 1995 it has become a popular tourist attraction. Wangerooge Lighthouse is shown on the 0.70€ stamp. This lighthouse is located at the northern approach to the port of Wilhelmshaven and houses the vessel traffic control system for the port.

Darßer Ort L/H | 7 Jun 2018 | C1440

Wangerooge L/H | 7 Jun 2018 | B1112

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Monaco Lighthouse Stamp, 3 May 2018

On 3 May 2018, Monaco issued a stamps as part of this year’s Europa series. The Europa theme this year is bridges. While the Sainte Dévote Bridge is prominent in the foreground, the Monte Carlo south jetee light (Jetee du Sud) can be seen in the background. This lighthouse, along with it’s sister on the north jetee were demolished in 2006 during a harbor expansion project.

Jetee Sud L/H | 3 May 2018 | E0840

Jetee Sud L/H | 3 May 2018 | E0840

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