24 August 2018

various lighthouses; postcard: netherlands (v2)

the lighthouses.
  • Kijkduin Lighthouse (Lange Jaap Lighthouse) [upper left]
  • Huisduinen Lighthouse (Torentje Lighthouse) [upper right]
  • Lichtschip 10 Texel [lower middle, mid-ground]
  • Lichtschip 11 Texel light tower [lower middle, background]

what. postcard with lighthouses received

where.
  • Kijkduin Lighthouse: Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands
  • Huisduinen Lighthouse: Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands
  • Lichtschip 10 Texel: Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands
  • Lichtschip 11 Texel: Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

postmark. mostly indistinct: “29 VII 11″; stamp of Netherlands

remarks. The Lichtschip 10 Texel is a lightvessel. Lichtschip 11 Texel was a lightvessel that was wrecked; its light tower was salvaged and is now displayed onshore.

note. Dutch for lighthouse: vuurtoren

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