Panama Canal Zone, 15c Goethals Memorial Lighthouse
Panama Canal Zone · 1951 · 15c
This definitive stamp features the Goethals Memorial Lighthouse, located at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. The lighthouse is depicted standing prominently against a backdrop of clouds, symbolizing its role as a beacon for maritime navigation. The design is a tribute to George Washington Goethals, the chief engineer of the Panama Canal.
Issued in 1951, this stamp was part of a definitive series for the U.S.-administered Panama Canal Zone, highlighting key figures and structures associated with the canal's construction and operation.
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