The Abaco Islands lie in the northern Bahamas, 180 miles off the South Florida coast. The Islands comprise the main islands of Great Abaco and Little Abaco, along with smaller barrier cays, and were first inhabited by the Lucayans. The first European settlers of the islands were Loyalists fleeing the…
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Bahamas Philately: Eleuthera – Savannah Sound
Savannah Sound is a small settlement situated 16 miles east of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, between Palmetto Point and Tarpum Bay. It was named “Windermere” during its early days, and was given the name Savannah Sound, because of the large Savannah (grassy, flat area) found in the eastern section of the…
View More Bahamas Philately: Eleuthera – Savannah SoundBahamas Philately: Cunard Line – RMS Caronia
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)
View More Bahamas Philately: Cunard Line – RMS CaroniaBahamas 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: Buccaneer Point
Buccaneer Point was developed in the 1950s with the docks constructed c.1965. It offered a hotel, restaurant, bars and stores. Facilities included a marina and diving gear. Postcards 1967 – Dukane Press Inc (#2630 Series) References Skin Diver 1968-07: Vol 17 Iss 7
View More Bahamas Philately: Buccaneer PointBahamas 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: Bimini – South Bimini
For many years, South Bimini tourists were limited to boaters because there were few accommodations other than private homes. South Bimini later added South Bimini Airport. Juan Ponce de León and his search for the Fountain of Youth included references to Bimini. Arawak and/or Taíno spoke of a land called…
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