The Traveler II was a 68-foot, diesel, centreboard ketch. The yacht was designed by John G Alden and had accommodations for up to 6 guests and 3 crew. In 1959, the yacht, originally named Quail, was purchased by Captain Arthur Crimmins, providing charter services under Bahamas Traveler Enterprises Ltd. Postcards…
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Bahamas Philately: Post Office – Freeport – Temporary Rubber Date Stamp
An oval Temporary Rubber Date (TRD) stamp was used when the Post Office was opened 5 January 1959. The first reported date stamp is 25NOV59 (Proud). Type: D1 (Proud) Usage: JAN 1 1959 – OCT 10 1959 Note:
View More Bahamas Philately: Post Office – Freeport – Temporary Rubber Date StampBahamas Philately: Cotton Bay Club
The Cotton Bay Club was located on Eleuthera. It was originally developed by the founder of Pan Am World Airways, Juan Trippe, in 1959 and was one of the most popular resorts on Eleuthera, frequented by the wealthy. Unlike the Rock Sound Club, Cotton Bay Club was closed to the…
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View More Bahamas Philately: Carlton House (I)Bahamas Philately: Lofthouse Agency Ltd (P20500 Series – Type A)
Details Publisher: Lofthouse Agency Ltd, Nassau, Bahamas Phone 4183 Distributors: Printer: Colorpicture Publishers Inc, Boston 15, Mass., USA Process: Plastichrome Photographer: Colour by Larry Witt Year: 1959 Series: P20500 (Type A)
View More Bahamas Philately: Lofthouse Agency Ltd (P20500 Series – Type A)Bahamas Philately: Grand Bahama Club (A Jack Tar Hotel)
In 1959, the Grand Bahama Club fell under the new management of the Jack Tar hotel chain. The hotel underwent a $3million renovation and reconstruction program. Air conditioning, tv receivers, and telephones were added to all 320 rooms. A new 18 hole golf course was designed and and built by…
View More Bahamas Philately: Grand Bahama Club (A Jack Tar Hotel)Bahamas Philately: Abaco Islands – Treasure Cay
Treasure Cay, is a parcel of land connected to Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. Historically, it was known Sand Banks Cay. The settlement of Carleton Point, named after Sir Guy Carleton, was founded in 1783 on the northern end of Sand Banks Cay by about 600 Loyalists fleeing the…
View More Bahamas Philately: Abaco Islands – Treasure CayAustralia Philately: Hobart G.P.O. (7000)
The Hobart General Post Office (G.P.O.) is located on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Macquarie Street. The building was constructed between 1901 and 1905. 1953 A Philatelic Section was opened on 1 March 1953 on the 1st floor of the Hobart G.P.O. The section provided counter service for philatelists…
View More Australia Philately: Hobart G.P.O. (7000)Bahamas Philately: Long Island – Seymours (Post Office)
Seymours Post Office (P.O.) opened 23 October 1958. References British West Indies Study Circle Bulletin No.22 July, 1959.
View More Bahamas Philately: Long Island – Seymours (Post Office)Bahamas Philately: Long Island – McKennons (Post Office)
McKennons Post Office (P.O.) opened 23 October 1958. References British West Indies Study Circle Bulletin No.22 July, 1959.
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