The Kolka lighthouse is on an artificial island which was created between 1872 and 1875. The original lighthouse was made of wood, and its light was first lit in June 1875. As the island settled into the sea, the current tower was built. It began operations on July 1, 1884. It has been automated since 1979.
It is said that the Cape of Kolka on the Baltic Sea is the most dangerous place for navigation, near the Latvian coast.
And this card comes with a lighthouse stamp too, showing the Akmenrags Lighthouse, issued in 2008.
Hvala ti puno Liza!!
1 comment:
Excellent lighthouse stamp. The US has not issued lighthouse stamps for a while now. Would love to see more of them here.
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