Stamp of Russia 2023 - Gorodetsky & Sarych lighthouses (2 stamps)

Description: STAMP OF RUSSIA 2023 - Gorodetsky & Sarych lighthouses (2 stamps) 3082-3083 Gorodetsky lighthouse was put into operation in 1898. It is located on the coast of the White Sea in the northeastern part of the Kola Peninsula. Currently, it is a multifunctional complex, which includes a light beacon in the form of a yellow stone tower towering over a red one-story house, a technical building with equipment, two semi-detached residential buildings, fuel and lubricants warehouses and household buildings. The height of the tower from the base is 18 m, and from sea level - 55 m. The lighthouse shines with a white flashing light at a distance of 26 miles. Sarych lighthouse was founded in 1898. Located on the Black Sea coast in the southwestern part of the Crimean peninsula. It is a cast-iron white tower 12 m high, resembling a giant chess piece. The total height of the structure is 37.5 m. It is equipped with modern equipment, a navigation system and radio equipment. The white light of the lighthouse is revealed to ships from a distance of more than 20 miles. The postage stamps depict the Gorodetsky lighthouse against the background of a map of the Kola Peninsula and the wind rose, and the Sarych lighthouse against the background of a map of the Crimean Peninsula and the wind rose. Shipping and handling: International regular mail - 3.50$ Registered mail is 8.50$ Combined shipping available - NO extra charge for additional stamps/ FDCs.

Price: 2.99 USD

Location: TARTU

End Time: 2024-10-17T18:58:28.000Z

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