Stamps of Malta: 10s. Shipwreck of St. Paul (1889)
This fine 10 shilling blue-black stamp broke with the traditional monarch's head and featured the Shipwreck of St. Paul, thus
Royal Mail Steamer “Oruba” (1910)
One black-and-white postcard survives of Bertie Sivell’s first voyage in 1910, evidently sent ashore with the pilot in Southampton. It
Stamps of France: French Sailing Ships (1972)
This sailing ships issue from France featured the Newfoundland Bank Fishing boat the 'Côte d'Emeraude'. Designed by R. Chapelet and
Stamps of South Georgia: Habitat Restoration (2013)
The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a spectacular wildlife sanctuary in the Southern
Shipping Postcard: Dominion Line Mail Steamer
This interesting poster postcard above shows one of the mail steamers operating on the Atlantic run for the Dominion Line.
Royal Mail Ship: Alcantara (1914-16)
This ship, not to be confused with RMS Alcantara (1926), was in service from 1914-16. It was operated by the
Stamp Issues of Peru (1858-1909)
This article endeavours to give a philatelic history of Peru from the mid-nineteenth century, with reference to the Pacific Steam
Battle of the Falkland Islands Centenary Stamps (2014)
The origin of the Battle of the Falkland Islands stems from an earlier engagement between the Royal and Imperial German
Isle of Man Stamps : Cunard 175th Anniversary (2015)
This celebratory Signed Cover marks the 175th Anniversary of the Cunard Line on May 25 with an unprecedented sighting of
Pitcairn Islands: Paintings Issue (2015)
The Pitcairn Islands promoted paintings of the Island in the 1980s with two stamp issues released. Additional works have been
Additional Information on HMAS Sydney
Prompted by Tony Lyon’s interesting article on this subject I decided to comment on several points raised and add information