Category Archives: Lighthouses

2021 New Caledonia Lighthouse Stamp

On 18 August 2021 New Caledonia issued a stamp depicting Taboiu Reef Lighthouse. This lighthouse marks the western side of the Passe de Boulari and is located near the more well-known Amedee L/H which is on the eastern side of the pass. Based on the image on the stamp, it appears that Tabou has been recently renovated. The sheet of stamps has some interesting information. At the upper left is a chart of the location of the two lighthouses. At the bottom left is an illustration of the construction of the lighthouse in 1885. There is a depiction of the pass at the bottom center and pictures of Fresnel lenses at the bottom right.

Tabou Reef L/H | 18 Aug 2021 Tabou Reef L/H | 18 Aug 2021

 

Tabou Reef L/H, Amedee L/H | 18 Aug 2021 Tabou Reef L/H, Amedee L/H | 18 Aug 2021

 

Thanks go out to Mike D for calling this one to our attention.

See more lighthouse stamps from New Caledonia here.

2021 Jersey Lighthouse Stamp

On 17 Aug 2021 Jersey Post issued a set of stamps honoring the 12 parishes of Jersey. the St Brelade parish stamp depicts a stylized version of La Corbière Lighthouse.

La Corbière L/H | 17 Aug 2021 La Corbière L/H | 17 Aug 2021

 

Thanks go out to Jaap and Michael for information about this issue.

See more lighthouse stamps from Jersey here.