09 February 2019

yellow buoys in marina bay

what. buoys seen (06 February 2019)

where. Marina Bay, Singapore

remarks. A series of yellow buoys in Marina Bay, in the stretch separating Gardens by the Bay East and West, just before the Marina Barrage. In the direction towards the Marina Barrage, a row of 5 buoys can be seen. The first, third and last buoys have signs on them on their fronts and backs: "DANGER CAUTION TO ALL BOATERS BARRAGE DOWNSTREAM BOATS PROHIBITED BEYOND BUOYED EXCLUSION ZONE 300m DOWNSTREAM", while the second and the fourth have a sign on them that says: "NO ENTRY".

Nearer to Marina Barrage, another series of barriers can be seen. This series is composed of 3 bigger yellow buoys, 7 smaller yellow buoys, and some floating barriers. Of the bigger buoys, the one nearest to the shore on the side of Gardens by the Bay West has a sign that says: "DANGER NO ENTRY". While the other two bigger yellow buoys also bear signs, it is unclear what the signs say. Printed on both sides of each of the 7 smaller buoys are the words: "KEEP OUT".

The first three photographs were taken from the shore where the Marina Barrage building is located while the last was taken from the Marina Barrage.

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: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]

[Photo: Nikon D7500, 06 February 2019;
Credit: Ng JKL]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019;
N.B.: Third bigger yellow buoy cannot be seen in this photograph]

[Photo: Nikon D7500, 06 February 2019;
Credit: Ng JKL]

chicago harbor light; postcard: usa

what. postcard with lighthouse

where. Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, USA

postmark. partially indistinct: "23 JAN 2019"; stamps of USA



07 February 2019

yellow beacons at marina barrage

what. beacons seen (06 February 2019)

where. Marina Barrage, Singapore

remarks. This yellow beacon was seen in the Straits of Singapore, off Marina Barrage. A similar structure was seen off the opposite end of the Marina Barrage. The first photograph was taken from the lookout point at the car park of the Marina Barrage while the second was taken from the Marina Barrage.


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: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]


[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]

beacons on structure parallel to marina barrage

what. beacons seen (06 February 2019)

where. structure parallel to Marina Barrage

remarks. A series of 14 beacon lights atop a structure erected to protect Marina Barrage, spaced at regular intervals. The first photograph was taken from lookout point at Marina Barrage car park while the second was taken from the Marina Barrage.


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: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]

04 February 2019

cape byron light; stamp, printed: australia, n.d.

what. stamp with lighthouse, printed on postcard

where. Cape Byron, New South Wales, Australia


cape byron light; postcard: australia (v2)

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Cape Byron, New South Wales, Australia

postmark. partially indistinct: "07.12.18"; stamps of Australia


unidentified lighthouse; postcard: germany (v4)

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. unidentified lighthouse: no information available

postmark. indistinct; stamp of Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm



unidentified lighthouse; postcard: austria (v2)

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. unidentified lighthouse: no information available

postmark. indistinct; stamp of Austria

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm



03 February 2019

neuwerk lighthouse; stamp, affixed: germany, 2010 (v2)

other names. Great Tower Neuwerk

what. stamp with lighthouse, affixed on postcard

where. Neuwerk, Hamburg, Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm


kaunissaari light; postcard: finland

what. postcard with lighthouse

where. Kaunissaari Island, Kymenlaakso, Finland

postmark. "HELSINKI 28.01.2019"; stamps of Finland

note. Finnish for lighthouse: majakka; Swedish for lighthouse: fyr


29 January 2019

coquille river light, usa; postcard: germany

what. postcard with lighthouse

where. Brandon, Oregon, USA

postmark. mostly indistinct: "BRIEFZENTR 23-1.19"; stamp of Germany

note. German for lighthouse: leuchtturm


26 January 2019

kronstadt lighthouse; postcard: russia

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. 
Kronstadt, Kotlin Island, St. Petersburg, Russia

postmark. mostly indistinct: "21 12 18"; stamps of Russia

note. 
Russian for lighthouse: маяк (mayak)


24 January 2019

barnegat light; postcard: usa

other names. Barnegat Lighthouse, 'Old Barney'

what. postcard with lighthouse

where. Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Long Beach Island, Ocean County, New Jersey, USA

postmark. partially indistinct: "18 DEC 18"; stamps of USA


22 January 2019

generic lighthouse; postcard, used unsent: belarus

what. postcard with lighthouse, used but unsent

note. Belarusian for lighthouse: маяк (majak)



20 January 2019

generic lighthouse; postcard: russia (v2)

what. postcard with lighthouse

postmark. indistinct; stamps of Russia

note. Russian for lighthouse
: маяк (mayak)


yellow buoy in the rochor river

what. lighthouse seen (19 January 2019)

where. Kallang Riverside Park, Rochor River, Singapore

remarks. Buoy seen near the mouth of the Rochor River with a sign facing Marina Bay that says "END OF WATER ACTIVITY ZONE". The photographs were taken from both banks of the river.


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: Samsung Galaxy S8, 19 January 2019]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 19 January 2019]

naka lighthouse; postcard: japan (v1)

what. postcard with lighthouse

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

postmark. none evident; stamp of Japan

note. Japanese for lighthouse: 灯台 (tōdai)


beacons on seawall parallel to sentosa boardwalk

what. beacons seen (12 January 2019)

where. seawall parallel to Sentosa Boardwalk

remarks. A series of 8 beacons of varying heights on the seawall parallel to the Sentosa Boardwalk, on the side facing Vivocity. They likely serve as navigational aids to warn ships or boats in the straits between Singapore Island and Sentosa. The photographs were taken from the Sentosa Boardwalk.


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: Samsung Galaxy S8, 12 January 2019]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 12 January 2019]

15 January 2019

batu gelama lighthouse

what. lighthouse seen (31 December 2018)

where. Straits of Malacca, Melaka, Malaysia

remarks. Lighthouse as seen from Masjid Selat Melaka, Pulau Melaka.


note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 31 December 2018]

melaka light

other names. Malacca Light

what. lighthouse visited (29 December 2018)

where. St. Paul's Hill, Melaka, Malaysia

remarks. An inactive lighthouse that was decommissioned in the late-20th century.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 29 December 2018]