International Light House Day

A Boat Carried Special Cover was issued at Pulicat on the occasion of International Light House Day on 21st August 2021.

 

Pulicat of Pazhaverkadu is a historic seashore town near Chennai. The Portuguese established a trading post in Pulicat in 1502. Its possession got charged between Portuguese and Dutch until finally occupied by the British in 1825. The Dutch Cemetery dating back to 1622 with inscribed tombs and graves, carved with skeletons have been quite well preserved.

 

Cover Code: TN/15/2021

Navigation on Lake Issyk-Kul

On 25th November 2016 a set of 4 stamp was released by Kyrgyzstan Post to celebrate  Navigation on Lake Issyk-Kul. 4 stamps were on the Three-masted schooner "Issyk-Kul", Motor ship "Progress of Kyrgyzstan", launched in 1926, Cruiser "Moscow" of the President of Kyrgyzstan and Torpedo boat.

The first large ships on Issyk-Kul were sailing longboats and schooners. In the twentieth century the relay was accepted by more powerful and efficient motor ships. In 1925 it was created the Issyk-Kul State Shipping Company, which played a major role in the transport shipping in the region. Cargo and passenger ships carried out transportation between the cities of Rybachye (now Balykchy) and Przhevalsk (nowadays Karakol), as well as other wharfs. It was the highest mountain fleet in the USSR.

Issyk-Kul has played and continues to play a significant role in military and naval matters. The testing facilities of the Russian Navy are located on the Lake, where torpedo weapons are tested.

Uthradam Thirunal Neerattupuram Pamba Boat Race

Kerala Postal Circle released a Special Cover on a moving snake boat on 05th September 2016 at Neerattupuram near Thiruvalla, Kerala tocommemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the Uthradam Thirunal Neerattupuram Pamba Boat Race (1956-2016) for the K. C. Mammen Mappilai Trophy. The boat race is held on the river Pamba, at Neerattupuram in CentralTravancore during the Onam season.  Uthradam Thirunal Marthanda Varmawas the titular Maharaja of the princely state of the Travancore and K.C. Mammen Mappilai was the member of Sri Moolam Legislative assembly of Travncore and editor of the Malayala Manorama newspaper.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

 

Traditional Boats of Bangladesh

A imperf. souvenir sheet on traditional boats of Bangladesh was released on 16th December 2015 of 100 Tk.

Boats of the Mediterranean - Tonera

A special stamp was released by Slovenian Post on 14th July. This is a joint issue by the postal operators who are members of the Euromed Postal Union. The theme is boats of the Mediterranean. Slovenia’s stamp features a wooden fishing boat called “tonera”, powered by oars, used to catch tuna. 

2012 Olympic Games, London

India Post released a set of 4 stamp and a miniature sheet on 25th July 2012 to commemorate 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London.

Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race

Emirates Post released a set of stamp and Souvenir Sheet to commemorate Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race on 27th May 2012.

 The annual Al Gaffal 60ft Traditional Dhow Sailing Race is  organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, by Dubai International Marine Club to mark the end of the water sports season. This race has been held every year since 1991.The race features nearly 100 dhows travelling to a distance of about 51 nautical miles. It requires huge preparations and logistical support such as keeping the area safe and protect the participants from surrounding dangers, especially from giant barges

Source: Emirates Post. Contributed by: Kasinath R

Life at Sea - Danmark

Danmark issued to stamps on the theme “Life at sea” on 21st March 2012. The stamps shows the Air Force’s three helicopters – based in Aalborg, Skrydstrup and Roskilde ready for action at all times of the day and night, every day of the year in helping at rescue services along with the rescue boats.

Iceland and Malta Joint Issue

On 15th September 2011 a joint stamp was issued by Iceland and Malta.

 Iceland and Malta are the northernmost and southernmost islands in Europe. Fishing has been the main source of revenue for centuries on these two islands. Iceland Post and Malta Post are now collaborating on a joint stamp issue occasioned by this relationship with fishing towns as the motif. The town of Húsavík is the motif of the Icelandic minisheet while the Maltese one depicts the town of Mgarr, Gozo.

Source: Iceland Post.

Gozo Philatelic Society Exhibition

 

On the occasion of the annual Philatelic Exhibition organized by the Gozo Philatelic Society, MaltaPost has announced that a special hand postmark – GOZO PHILATELIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION – MaltaPost Victoria, Gozo – Malta 13-11-10 will be used on Saturday the 13th of November at the MaltaPost Victoria Gozo Branch.

The Royal Barges of Thailand.

Narayana Song Suban Royal Barge:

The Royal Thai Navy and the Department of Fine Arts commissioned the construction of the Narayana Song Suban Barge - the first to be built during the current reign - to pay homage to His Majesty the King on the 50th Anniversary of his Accession to the Throne.

Subanahongsa Royal Barge:

The name Subanahongsa, or golden hamsa, refers to the swan-like mythical steed of the Hindu God Brahma which appeared in Thai lore during the Ayutthaya Period.King Rama I ordered the Subanahongsa Barge to be built soon after his accession to the throne in 1782. The vessel was in constant use as the principal royal barge until it became too old to be repaired.

Anantanagaraj Royal Barge:

Second in rank to the Subanahongsa is the Anantanagaraj Barge, which is characterised by a seven-headed naga, the mythical serpent that is a symbol of water.Like the other principal barges, the Anantanagaraj had a predecessor, in this case built in the reign of King Rama IV. The present barge was built by King Rama VI and launched on April 15, 1914.

Anekajatbhujonga Royal Barge:

The oldest of the principle royal barges is the Anekajatbhujonga Barge, built for King Rama V.In state processions, the Anekajatbhujonga stands out as appearing quite plain in outline, as it does not have a figurehead, but a simple yet graceful prow.Closer inspection, however, dispels this impression of simplicity. The barge is in fact covered with an intricate pattern of innumerable naga figures.

For further reading: visit http://www.escati.com/news/royal_barges.htm

Traditional Boats used in Fishing

Many traditional boats are still used for fishing in low scale in different parts of the world even today, specially in the rivers and lakes.These boats are still operated using  sail and oars. These boats vary from place to place according to the geographical needs.Early fishing vessels included rafts, dugout canoes, reed boats, and boats constructed from a frame covered with hide or tree bark, such as coracles.Today, large scale fishing in the deep seas are done by mechanised trawlers and huge boats which can stay in the seas for many days.