Maritime Topics On Stamps: 2004 April Stamps

	Norway, two stamps and one souvenir sheet about the polar explorer Otto Sverdrup. From 1898 to 1902 he led an expedition to different Canadian islands with the 'Fram'. The Sverdrup Islands got his name. Canada and Greenland also issued stamps about this voyage, see left.

Iraq, a set with four stamps 'ancient transportation'. Among them these two maritime topics with local crafts.

Peru, a single stamp showing a chart of Southamerica and two old ships. The reason is the centenary of the diplomatic relations between Peru and Panama, 1903 to 2003'.

Romania, two stamps '550 anniversary of Amerigo Vespucci', who lived from 1454 till 1512. He sailed twice to Middle- and Southamerica and recognized in opposition to Columbus, that they had discovered a new continent and not India.

Marshall Islands, three stamps and a small block with the same topics, 'Navy, Sailing Ships, 1779 - 2004'. Left the 'Bonhomme Richard' is depicted, in the middle and right 'HMS Resolution'.

Norway, two stamps and a souvenir sheet abaout 'Nordic Mythology'. Danmark, Finland, Iceland, Aland Islands and Farøar have issued stamps and souvenir sheets to the same theme.

Gibraltar, a set with four stamps, 'Europe 2004 - Vacations'. Among them this port scenery with a sailing yacht.

Jersey, one set with four stamps '...wish you were here'. On the stamp left we see Rozel Harbour and right St. Aubin's Harbour. On the other two stamps there is blurred Corbiere Lighthouse and Mont Orgueil Castle depicted.

Senegal, a set with five stamps 'Le Nepad' (?). Among them this stamp with a chart of Africa with three ships.

Saint Lucia, a set with four stamps '25th Anniversary of Independence', Left we see a stamp symobolizing transportation and right a port scenery with cruise liners.

Esthonia, a single stamp, '150th anniversary of the rounding of Cape Hoorn of the Esthonian bark 'Hioma'. In the background a chart with the courses of the sailing ship.

Spain, a souvenir sheet with four stamps, 'Letters of schoolboys and students in comics'. The four stamps (left) are surrounded by 12 vignettes. There are many sailing boats and lighthouses depicted.

Argentina, a souvenir sheet with two stamps '1904 - 2004, Base Orcadas Antartida Argentina'. We see the station, the crew and the vessel.

Italy, a single stamp 'Genova, European culture capital 2004' with lighthouse, dividers and an ancient chart.

Esthonia, a single stamp with the lighthouse Sorge Tuletorn, who is situated in the Bay of Riga.

Trinidad and Tobago, four stamps and a souvenir sheet with lighthouses. On the stamps with the value of 1.00 and 4.50$ we see the lighthouse of Port of Spain. On the stamps with the value of 3.75 and 5.25$ the lighthouse of Chacachacare.

China, Macau, a souvenir sheet with eight hexagon stamps 'I Ching Pa Kua' (?). Among them this junk water-coloured.

Austria, two stamps '45th anniversary Maritime Topics, SMS Navicula'. Left we see the frigate 'Austria' in 1812 and right the paddle steamer 'Austria' in 1851. These stamps were created by the Austrian Representative of the maritime working group Navicula, Mr.Pucalka. I hope, the UK liners will arrive Germany next month.