India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Andhra Pradesh
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Andhra Pradesh
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 10.04.1982
Date of issue: 10.04.1982
Pin code: 530001
Pin code: 530001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Visakhapatnam
PO Name: Visakhapatnam
Description: Dolphin Nose Lighthouse is an iconic lighthouse located in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh. Situated on a hilltop 358 feet above sea level, it is located on a rocky promontory called Dolphin Nose, as it resembles the snout of a dolphin. This Lighthouse was inaugurated by Late Lal Bahadur Shastri, then Union Minister of Transport and Communications, on June 15, 1957. This strategic point is used to guide ships at sea. In 1804, British and French forces fought a battle near this hill. Established in 1941 by the British government to ensure the safe transit of ships on this eastern coast.
Description: Dolphin Nose Lighthouse is an iconic lighthouse located in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh. Situated on a hilltop 358 feet above sea level, it is located on a rocky promontory called Dolphin Nose, as it resembles the snout of a dolphin. This Lighthouse was inaugurated by Late Lal Bahadur Shastri, then Union Minister of Transport and Communications, on June 15, 1957. This strategic point is used to guide ships at sea. In 1804, British and French forces fought a battle near this hill. Established in 1941 by the British government to ensure the safe transit of ships on this eastern coast.
This lighthouse has been a sentinel guiding ships with its piercing beam, which has a range of 64 km. It has always been an unwavering guide for ships and sailors sailing in the Bay of Bengal. After Independence, this lighthouse became an important part of the ferry transport network, guiding national and international ships coming and going around this port. The lighthouse remains an enduring symbol of the rich maritime heritage. The lighthouse is surrounded by lush greenery and rugged terrain, which adds to its natural beauty. Also, near the hill a temple, church and mosque are situated. The mighty beacon of the lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for sailors and is a landmark of the coastline of Vizag. India Post released this PPC on the Inauguration of the New Philatelic Bureau of Visakhapatnam dated 22.04.1982, as reported on Page 158 of India Stamp Journal, June 1982.
This lighthouse has been a sentinel guiding ships with its piercing beam, which has a range of 64 km. It has always been an unwavering guide for ships and sailors sailing in the Bay of Bengal. After Independence, this lighthouse became an important part of the ferry transport network, guiding national and international ships coming and going around this port. The lighthouse remains an enduring symbol of the rich maritime heritage. The lighthouse is surrounded by lush greenery and rugged terrain, which adds to its natural beauty. Also, near the hill a temple, church and mosque are situated. The mighty beacon of the lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for sailors and is a landmark of the coastline of Vizag. India Post released this PPC on the Inauguration of the New Philatelic Bureau of Visakhapatnam dated 22.04.1982, as reported on Page 158 of India Stamp Journal, June 1982.