lange jaap lighthouse; postcard: netherlands (v2)

other names. Kijkduin Light, Den Helder Light

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

postmark. partially indistinct: "s'GRAVENHAGE ?? ??.13"; stamp of Netherlands

note. Dutch for lighthouse: vuurtoren

pigeon point lighthouse, usa; postcard: italy

other names. Pigeon Point Light Station

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Pigeon Point, California, USA

postmark. no information; stamp of Italy

note. Italian for lighthouse: faro

yokohama south outer breakwater lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (28 September 2017)

where. Yokohama Port, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

remarks. Lighthouse as seen from the Harbor View Park (Minato-no-Mieru Oka Koen).

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 28 September 2017]

yokohama south inner breakwater lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (29 September 2017)

where. Yokohama Port, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

remarks. This was formerly known as the Yokohama North Inner Breakwater Lighthouse until its relocation. Lighthouse as seen from the Harbor View Park (Minato-no-Mieru Oka Koen).

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 29 September 2017]

ameland lighthouse; postcard: netherlands (v2)

other names. Bornrif Lighthouse

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Ameland, West Frisian Islands, Friesland, Netherlands

postmark. mostly indistinct: "ZWOLLE"; stamp of Netherlands

note. Dutch for lighthouse: vuurtoren

cape bonavista light, canada; postcard: russia

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

postmark. partially indistinct: "МОСКВА ??08 18"; stamp of Russia

note. French for lighthouse: phare; Russian for lighthouse: маяк (mayak)

old shinko no. 5 pier signal tower

other names. Kobe Harbor Signal Tower

what. lighthouse seen (December 2014, June 2023)

where. Kobe Harborland, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

remarks. More often referred to as a signal tower rather than a lighthouse, it is unlikely to have had functioned as a lighthouse. It was moved to its current site in 1992, after having been retired from use in 1990. The first photograph shows the lighthouse as seen from the Kobe Port Tower.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy Note 3, December 2014]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy Note 3, December 2014]

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, June 2023]

naka lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (December 2014)

where. Meriken Park Oriental Hotel, Kobe Harbor, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

remarks. Lighthouse atop the Meriken Park Oriental Hotel, as seen from Kobe Harborland.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy Note 3, December 2014]

[Photos: Canon EOS M50, June 2023]

lange jaap lighthouse; postcard: netherlands

other names. Kijkduin Light, Den Helder Light

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

postmark. indistinct; stamp of Netherlands

note. Dutch for lighthouse: vuurtoren

various lighthouses, germany; postcard: netherlands (v1)

the lighthouses.

• Arngast Lighthouse [upper extreme left]
• Roter Sand Lighthouse [top, 2nd from left]
• Borkum Grosser Light (Borkum Neuer Light) [top middle]
• Pellworm Lighthouse [top, 2nd from right]
• Büsum Lighthouse [top, extreme right]
• Pilsum Lighthouse [middle extreme left]
• Cuxhaven Lighthouse [lower extreme left]
• Amrum Lighthouse (Seefeuer Amrum) [bottom, 2nd from left]
• Nordeney Lighthouse [bottom, 3rd from left]
• Kampen Lighthouse (Rotes Kliff Lighthouse) [bottom, 3rd from right]
• Pingelturm Lighthouse (Emperor Lock Lighthouse, Kaiserschleuse Lighthouse) [bottom, 2nd from right]
• Westerheversand Lighthouse [bottom, extreme right]

what. postcard with lighthouses received

where.

• Arngast Lighthouse: Jade Bay, Lower Saxony, Germany
• Roter Sand Lighthouse: Weser Estuary, Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany
• Borkum Grosser Light: Borkum, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany
• Pellworm Lighthouse: Pellworm Island, North Frisian Islands, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
• Büsum Lighthouse: Busum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
• Pilsum Lighthouse: Pilsum, Krummhorn, Lower Saxony, Germany
• Cuxhaven Lighthouse: Cuxhaven, Schleswg-Holstein, Germany
• Amrum Lighthouse: Amrum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
• Nordeney Lighthouse: Nordeney, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany
• Kampen Lighthouse: Sylt, North Frisian Islands, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
• Pingelturm Lighthouse: Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany
• Westerheversand Lighthouse: Westerhever, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

postmark. partially indistinct: "ROTTERDAM"; stamps of Netherlands

note. Dutch for lighthouse: vuurtoren, German for lighthouse: leuchtturm

st. petersburg rostral column; postcard: russia

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Vasilyevsky Island, St. Petersburg, Russia

postmark. "РОССИЯ (= Russia) 15 08 18"; stamp of Russia

remarks. There are a pair of these columns on the site. They are currently not used as aids for navigation and are lit on special occasions. Rostral columns originate from ancient Greece and Rome, where they were erected to signify naval victories.

note. Russian for lighthouse: маяк (mayak)

gelendzhik lighthouse; postcard: russia

other names. Gelendzhik Range Front

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Krai, Russia

postmark. indistinct; stamp of Russia

note. Russian for lighthouse: маяк (mayak)

lindesnes lighthouse, norway; postcard: germany (v2)

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Hollen, Lindesnes, Vest-Agder, Norway

postmark. indistinct; stamp of Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm; Norwegian for lighthouse: fyr

lindesnes lighthouse, norway; postcard: germany

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Hollen, Lindesnes, Vest-Agder, Norway

postmark. indistinct; stamp of Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm; Norwegian for lighthouse: fyr

roter sand lighthouse; postcard: germany

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Weser Estuary, Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany

postmark. partially indistinct: "BRIEFZENTRUM ?? 27-8.18"; stamp of Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm

la corbière lighthouse, jersey; postcard: germany

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. La Corbière, Jersey

postmark. indistinct; stamps of Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm

europa point lighthouse, gibraltar; postcard: russia

other names. Trinity Lighthouse at Europa Point, Victoria Tower, La Farola

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Europa Point, Gibraltar

postmark. "МОСКВА (= Moscow) РОССИЯ (= Russia) 28 08 18"; stamps of Russia

note. Russian for lighthouse: маяк (mayak)

bedok lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (15 September 2018)

where. Marine Parade, Singapore

remarks. This lighthouse is located atop a 26-storey apartment block in a private housing development: 5000L Lagoon View. Despite media reports reporting a possible relocation to a nearby apartment block in a public housing estate (i.e., 3 Marine Terrace) (1, 2), anecdotal internet sources indicate that it is still currently at the Lagoon View location (3). Lighthouse as seen from East Coast Park.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 15 September 2018]

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 15 September 2018]

Sources

(1) Yau, Ya Kei. "The 9 Lighthouses of Singapore that Still Stand Today." The Smart Local, Singapore, 20 March 2015. <http://thesmartlocal.com/read/sg-lighthouses>.

(2) Goh, Chin Lian. "Lighthouse on HDB block to replace one at condo." AsiaOne, 05 February 2014. <http://www.asiaone.com/singapore/lighthouse-hdb-block-replace-one-condo>.

(3) 'I_love_pillows'. "Re: Where is Bedok Lighthouse?" Reddit/r/singapore, 15 September 2018. <https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/9g024p/where_is_bedok_lighthouse/>.

amber beacon

what. lighthouse visited (15 September 2018)

where. East Coast Park, Singapore

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 15 September 2018]

taiping dao lighthouse; stamp: taiwan, 2016

other names. Itu Aba Island Lighthouse, 太平島燈塔

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Taiping Island (Itu Aba Island), Spratly Islands (Taiwan-administered)

issue information. 1 value of strip of 4 stamps, issued to commemorate the South China Sea Peace Initiative

remarks. The South China Sea Islands refer to the more than 250 islands, atolls, cays, shoals, reefs, and sandbars found there. Collectively, the total land area is about 15km2. There is no indigenous population. Ownership of the islands are disputed amongst a number of claimant states. The Spratly Islands are claimed, wholly or partially, by Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam; the Paracel Islands are disputed among China, Taiwan, and Vietnam; the Pratas Islands are disputed between China and Taiwan; and the rival claimants to Macclesfield Bank and Scarborough Shoal are China, the Philippines, and Taiwan. The lighthouse on the island featured is are administered by Taiwan.

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

taichung port lighthouse; stamp: taiwan, 1980

other names. Taichung Kang Lighthouse, 台中港燈塔

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Taichung Port, Taichung, Taiwan

issue information. 1 value of block of 10 stamps, issued to commemorate the completion of 10 major infrastructural projects in Taiwan

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

eluanbi lighthouse; stamp: taiwan, 1981

other names. 鵝鑾鼻燈塔, O-luan Pi Lighthouse, Garambi Lighthouse, ガランビ灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Hengchun, Pingtung, Taiwan

issue information. 1 value of set of 3 stamps, issued to commemorate tourism in Taiwan.

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

dongquan lighthouse; stamp: taiwan, 2004

other names. 東犬燈塔, 東莒島燈塔, 東莒燈塔, Dongju Island Lighthouse, Dongju Lighthouse, Tungchu Tao Lighthouse

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Dongju Island, Matsu Islands, Taiwan

issue information. 1 value of set of 4 stamps, issued to commemorate tourism to the Matsu Islands.

note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)

isle of louët lighthouse, france; postcard: germany

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Isle of Louet, Morlaix Bay, Brittany, France

postmark. "BRIEFZENTRUM 60 28-8.18"; stamps of Germany

note. French for lighthouse: phare; German for lighthouse: leunchtturm

cape byron light; postcard: australia

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Cape Byron, New South Wales, Australia

postmark. indistinct; stamp of Australia

sopot lighthouse; postcard: poland

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Balneological Institute, Sopot, Poland

postmark. "WARSZAWA 310818"; stamp of Poland

note. Polish for lighthouse: latarnia morska

english caye light; stamp: cayes of belize, 1984

what.  stamp with lighthouse

where. English Caye, Belize

issue information. 1 value of set of 9 stamps, issued to feature the fauna and landscape of the Cayes of Belize.

remarks. Stamp is part of a page from a stamp booklet, featuring 1 block of 4 same stamps.

english caye light; stamp booklet: cayes of belize, date unknown

what. stamp booklet with lighthouse

where. English Caye, Belize

issue information. While the stamps featured in the booklet were issued in 1984, there is no information on when booklet itself was issued.

remarks. A stamp booklet - or, a 'prestige booklet' - with back cover featuring the lighthouse.

various lighthouses; first day cover & postmark: singapore, 1982

the lighthouses.

• Sultan Shoal Lighthouse [bottom right]
• Horsburgh Lighthouse [bottom left, on cover] 
• Raffles Lighthouse [top] 

what. first day cover of stamps with lighthouse and postmarks with lighthouse

where.

• Sultan Shoal Lighthouse: Sultan Shoal, Singapore 
• Horsburgh Lighthouse: Pedra Branca, Singapore 
• Raffles Lighthouse: Pulau Satumu, Singapore 

remarks. Besides the 3 stamps and postmarks with lighthouses, the cover itself also features a lighthouse.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

cikoneng lighthouse; stamp: indonesia, 1966

other names. Anyer Lighthouse, Tanjung Cikoneng Lighthouse, Tjikoneng Lighthouse, Vierde Punt Lighthouse, Fourth Point Lighthouse

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Anyer, Banten, Indonesia

issue information. 1 value of set of 4 stamps, issued to commemorate Maritime Day (Hari Bahari).

note. Indonesian for lighthouse: mercusuar, menarasuar

generic lighthouse; stamp: thailand, 2007

what. stamp with lighthouse

issue information. 1 value of block of 10 stamps, issued as part of series of 10 sheets featuring the emblems of Thai provinces. The lighthouse is featured on the emblem of the prvince of Trang.

note. Thai for lighthouse: ประภาคาร (praphakhar)

generic lighthouse; stamp: malaysia, 2000

what. stamp with lighthouse

issue information. 1 value of block of 10 stamps, issued to commemorate the new millennium.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api

generic lighthouse; stamp: malaysia, 1999

what. stamp with lighthouse

issue information. 1 value of block of 10 stamps, released to commemorate the new millennium.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api