The Sarych Lighthouse was founded in 1898. It is located on the shore of the Black Sea in the southwestern part of the Crimean Peninsula. The lighthouse is a tower of 12 meters high made of cast iron resembling a giant chess piece. The total height of the building is 37.5 m. The Sarych Lighthouse is equipped with up-to-date instrumentation, a radio navigation system and radio equipment. The white light of the lighthouse is visible to ships from more than 20 miles away.
The postage stamp provides image of the Sarych Lighthouse against the background of the map of the Crimean Peninsula and the wind rose.
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Format of the postal card |
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| Chalk surfaced |
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105 × 148 mm |
3 500 pcs. |