Maritime Heritage Stamps

These Royal Mail stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.

16.06.1982 | Mary Rose signed by Clare Francis, Postmarked at Portsmouth

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Stock Code:

52549

Issue:

16th June 1982 - Maritime Heritage

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

15 1/2p Henry VIII and Mary Rose ... ▼ expand stamp details ▼

19 1/2p Blake and Triumph
24p Nelson and Victory
26p Fisher and Dreadnought
29p Cunningham and Warspite

Producer/Series: Official Sponsors

Postmark:

Portsmouth, Tudor Rose, Special Handstamp

Notes: Clare Francis was the first female skipper of the race, leading ADC Accutrac to fifth place in the 1977-78 race, but her journey to the start line was an unlikely one.

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Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (136)
PHQCards (60)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Maritime Heritage stamps were issued on 16 June 1982 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 15 1/2p Henry VIII and Mary Rose; 19 1/2p Blake and Triumph; 24p Nelson and Victory; 26p Fisher and Dreadnought; 29p Cunningham and Warspite. The Mary Rose signed by Clare Francis first day cover with the Portsmouth, Tudor Rose, Special Handstamp postmark has been produced by Official Sponsors and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.