inubosaki lighthouse; stamp: chiba, japan, 2015

other names. 犬吠埼燈台

what. stamp with lighthouse, part of stamp sheet

where. Cape Inubo, Choshi, Chiba, Japan

issue information. 1 stamp on a stamp sheet, of which each prefecture of Japan issued one, commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of Local Autonomy Act.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

shiriyazaki lighthouse; stamp: aomori, japan, 2010

other names. 尻屋埼灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse, part of stamp sheet

where. Cape Shiriyazaki, Higashidori, Aomori, Japan

issue information. 1 stamp on a stamp sheet, of which each prefecture of Japan issued one, commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of Local Autonomy Act.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

izumo hinomisaki lighthouse; stamp: japan, date unknown

other names. 出雲日御碕灯台

what. stamp with lighthouse, part of stamp sheet

where. Hinomisaki, Taishacho, Izumo, Shimane, Japan

remarks. Stamp is a personalised stamp, issued on a stamp sheet commemorating tourist sites in the region.

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)

yellow buoys in channel between lazarus island and kusu island

what. buoys seen (07 October 2017)

where. channel between Lazarus Island and Kusu Island, Singapore

remarks. A series of - possibly - 4 or 5 yellow buoys in the channel between Lazarus Island and Kusu Island, as seen from Kusu Island. They are unlikely to have lights on them.

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, 07 October 2018]

red buoy in the straits of singapore (v2)

what. buoy seen (07 October 2018)

where. Off Kusu Island, Singapore

remarks. A red buoy in the Straits of Singapore, just outside of the lagoon at southwest Kusu Island, as seen from the shore of said lagoon.

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, 07 October 2018]

lazarus island lighthouse

other names. Pulau Sakijang Pelepah Lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (07 October 2018)

where. Lazarus Island, Singapore

remarks. The lighthouse is located atop a hill on southern Lazarus Island, with no apparent way to access to it. Through land reclamation and construction of causeways, the former islands of Lazarus Island, Seringat Island, Pulau Seringat Kechil, and St. John's Island as well as the sandbank of Kias have been merged into a singular landmass. The photograph was taken on St. John's Island.

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, 07 October 2018]

red-and-white buoy in straits of singapore

what. buoy seen (07 October 2018)

where. Straits of Singapore, off Marina South Pier

remarks. A red-and-white buoy in the Straits of Singapore, as seen from Marina South Pier.

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, 07 October 2018]

red-and-green buoy in the buran channel

what. buoy seen (07 October 2018)

where. Buran Channel, Singapore

remarks. A red-and-green buoy as seen from onboard ship travelling northeast, from Kusu Island towards Marina South Pier.

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, 07 October 2018]

red beacon off kusu island

what. beacon seen (07 October 2018)

where. Off Kusu Island, Singapore

remarks. A beacon seen just off the coast of northwestern Kusu Island. The photograph was taken from Kusu Island.

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, 07 October 2018]

tembakul beacon

what. beacon seen (07 October 2018)

where. Kusu Island, Singapore

remarks. A beacon located on the southern end of Kusu Island.

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, 07 October 2018]

seringat beacon

what. beacon seen (07 October 2018)

where. Off Seringat, Lazarus Island, Singapore

remarks. A beacon located just off the northern coast of Seringat, Lazarus Island. Through land reclamation and construction of causeways, the former islands of Lazarus Island, Seringat Island, Pulau Seringat Kechil, and St. John's Island as well as the sandbank of Kias have been merged into a singular landmass. The photograph was taken onboard a ship travelling in a north-east-south direction, from the pier on St. John's Island to that on Kusu Island.

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, 07 October 2018]

beacons on st. john's island-lazarus island causeway

what. beacons seen (07 October 2018)

where. Causeway between St. John's Island and Lazarus Island, Singapore

remarks. A series of 4 beacons on the northern flank of the causeway, likely to serve as navigational aids to warn ships or boats in the bay. Through land reclamation and construction of causeways, the former islands of Lazarus Island, Seringat Island, Pulau Seringat Kechil, and St. John's Island as well as the sandbank of Kias have been merged into a singular landmass.

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, 07 October 2018]

kias beacon

what. lighthouse visited (07 October 2018)

where. Off Kias, Lazarus Island (Pulau Sakijang Pelepah), Singapore

remarks. A beacon located just off the northwestern coast of Kias, Lazarus Island. Through land reclamation and construction of causeways, the former islands of Lazarus Island, Seringat Island, Pulau Seringat Kechil, and St. John's Island as well as the sandbank of Kias have been merged into a singular landmass. The second photograph was taken onboard a ship travelling in north-east-south, from the pier on St. John's Island to that on Kusu Island.

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, 07 October 2018]

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 07 October 2018]

yellow-and-black buoy in the buran channel

what. buoy seen (07 October 2018)

where. Buran Channel, Singapore

remarks. A buoy as seen from onboard ship traveling southwest, from Marina South Pier towards St. John's Island. It is located off the coast of Sentosa Cove.

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, 07 October 2018]

kukor beacon

what. beacon seen (07 October 2018)

where. Buran Channel, Singapore

remarks. A beacon as seen from onboard ship traveling southwest, from Marina South Pier towards St. John's Island. It is located off the coast of Sentosa Cove.

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, 07 October 2018]

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 07 October 2018]

green beacon in the buran channel

what. beacon seen (07 October 2018)

where. Buran Channel, Singapore

remarks. A beacon as seen from onboard ship traveling southwest, from Marina South Pier towards St. John's Island. The beacon is probably named, but sign could not be seen from the position which photograph was taken.

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, 07 October 2018]

red beacon at marina south pier

what. beacon seen (07 October 2018)

where. Marina South Pier, Singapore

remarks. This beacon was seen on a breakwater sheltering Marina South Pier; hence, it could be a range light. The photograph of this beacon were as seen onboard a ship exiting from Marina South Pier.

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, 07 October 2018]

yellow beacons at marina south pier

what. beacons seen (07 October 2018)

where. Marina South Pier, Singapore

remarks. These yellow beacons were seen on breakwaters sheltering Marina South Pier; hence, they could be leading lights. A similar third beacon was also seen. The photographs of these beacons were as seen onboard a ship entering into or exiting from Marina South Pier.

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, 07 October 2018]

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 07 October 2018]

pointe aux caves light; postcard: mauritius

other names. Albion Light, Phare d'Albion

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Albion, Mauritius

postmark. partially indistinguishable "PORT LOUIS MAURITIUS 08"; stamp of Mauritius

note. French for lighthouse: phare

umhlanga lighthouse, south africa; postcard: singapore

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

postmark. none evident; postage label of Singapore private postal company

note. Afrikaans for lighthouse: vuurtoring; 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)