RMS Caronia was a 34,183 gross register tons (GRT) passenger ship of the Cunard Line. Launched on 30 October 1947, she served with Cunard until 1967. She was nicknamed the “Green Goddess” after her light green hull livery. Cruises 1958 West Indies References Caronia2info Wikipedia: RMS Caronia (1947)
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Bahamas Philately: Parliament Square – Post Office
The ‘old’ Nassau Post Office was located off Rawson Square, in Public Square (Parliament Square) on Bay St. The centre building housed the post office on the ground floor. In 1938, the Post Office begun to consider options to either expand or erect a new postal building. In 1950, Rawson…
View More Bahamas Philately: Parliament Square – Post OfficeBahamas Philately: Dexter Press (44900 Series)
Details Publisher: Mestons Travels, El Paso, Texas Distributor: Printer: Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.J. Process: Dextone (Made from Kodachrome and Ansco Color) Photographer: Year: 1950 Series: 44900
View More Bahamas Philately: Dexter Press (44900 Series)Bahamas Philately: New Providence – Nassau – George Street
George Street, Nassau, is located between Bay Street and Duke Street. Postcards 1953 – Colorpicture (P2400 Series)
View More Bahamas Philately: New Providence – Nassau – George StreetBahamas Philately: Eleuthera – Powell Point
Powell Point is located on the south-western tip of Eleuthera, Bahamas. During the 1960s, Powell Point was the location of a microwave radio station as part the Atlantic Missile Range Mistran tracking system. In 1970, work began on a $35million redevelopment of Powell Point which became known as Cape Eleuthera.…
View More Bahamas Philately: Eleuthera – Powell PointBahamas Philately: Bahamas Police Force
“The Bahamian Constable is probably the most photographed individual in the Bahamas. His colourful uniform, strict military bearing and courteous manners, make him a favourite with shutterbugs both local and foreign. One sees these constables directing traffic at busy intersections, giving tourists all types of information and standing sentry duty…
View More Bahamas Philately: Bahamas Police ForceBahamas Philately: Fort Montagu
Fort Montagu is a small fort of four cannon located off East Bay Street, Nassau. The fort was constructed to defend the British possession from Spanish invaders after Governor John Tinker saw that there was only one fort on the island (Fort Nassau). Tinker knew that one fort wasn’t enough…
View More Bahamas Philately: Fort MontaguBahamas Philately: Post Office – Green Turtle Cay
Green Turtle Cay was a District Post Office near Abaco Islands. Date Stamps Description: 25mm Single Circle GREEN TURTLE CAY / BAHAMAS DDMMMYY Usage: 23JAN60 – 24DEC75 Type: 7 III (Luddington & Raymond) D5 (Proud) Air Mail References Postal History of the Bahamas – Edward B Proud (2000) The Bahama Islands –…
View More Bahamas Philately: Post Office – Green Turtle CayBahamas Philately: St George’s Cay – Spanish Wells
Spanish Wells is a settlement on the island of St. George’s Cay. Historically, the island was used as a last stop for the Spanish treasure fleet returning to Europe and Iberian Peninsula. Spanish galleons and Spain’s medieval ships refilled their water supply from wells created for this purpose – thus…
View More Bahamas Philately: St George’s Cay – Spanish WellsBahamas Philately: Post Office – Landrail Point
Landrail Point was a Sub Post Office under Colonel Hill, situated on Crooked Island. This northern port was the site of the Bahamas’ first General Post Office. Date Stamps Description: 25mm Single Circle LANDRAIL POINT / BAHAMAS DDMMMYY Usage: 31DEC60 – 29JAN72 Type: Type 7 II (Luddington & Raymond) D3 (Proud)…
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