Category Archives: Lighthouses

Russia Lighthouse Stamp, 13 Aug 2019

On 13 August 2019 Russia issued a stamp that is very similar to the ones issued in 2005 and 2006. The 2019 stamp depicts Tolbukhin Lighthouse which is located in the Gulf of Finland near Kotlin Island which is the home of Russia’s Baltic fleet. The first lighthouse at this location was ordered by Peter the Great and built in 1719. The current light was built in 1810 and is the oldest active lighthouse in northwestern Russia.

Tolbukhin L/H | 13 Aug 2019

Tolbukhin L/H built in 1810 is located on a small island west of the Kronstadt naval base in the approach channel to St. Petersburg

 

 

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Mexico Lighthouse Stamp, 17 Apr 2019

On 17 April 2019 Correos de México issued this stamp to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the port of Veracruz. The tower of the long-inactive San Juan de Ulúa lighthouse is shown at the left side of the stamp. This was the first lighthouse on Mexico’s Gulf coast and is located on the old fortress that protected the city since it’s early days.

Veracruz (San Juan de Ulúa) L/H | 17 Apr 2019

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