Denmark year 1922 Ships boats set stamps

Denmark year 1922 Ships boats set stamps

Denmark has featured ships and boats on its stamps multiple times over the years. Some of the most notable series include:

1. 1922-1941 Definitive Series: As mentioned in the previous response, this long-running series featured various types of ships from Viking galleys to modern ocean liners.
2. 1950-1960 Definitive Series: This series included several denominations with ship designs:
   • 25 øre – Viking ship
   • 30 øre – Fishing boat
   • 40 øre – Caravelle (Caravel)
3. 1982 Nordic Countries’ Day: This joint issue with other Nordic countries featured historic ships. The Danish stamp depicted a Viking ship.
4. 1992 Nordic Ship Types: Another joint Nordic issue, this series featured a different historic ship type from each country. The Danish stamp showed a Knarr, a type of Viking cargo ship.
5. 2007 Ships Series: This series of five stamps depicted significant ships from Danish history:
   • Vædderen (The Ram) – An armored turret ship from 1879
   • Selandia – Denmark’s first motor-powered ocean liner, launched in 1912
   • Firkløver (Four-leaf Clover) – A fishing boat from the early 20th century
   • Hjortholm – A cargo ship that served the small Danish islands
   • Emma Mærsk – A modern container ship, one of the largest in the world when launched in 2006
6. 2013 Sailing Ships: This issue of three stamps featured historic Danish sailing ships:
   • Frigate Jylland – A warship from the 1860s, now a museum ship
   • Fulton – A steamship that operated in Danish waters in the early 20th century
   • Marstal – A type of cargo sailing ship common in Denmark in the late 19th century

These are just some highlights; Denmark has featured ships and boats on many other individual stamps over the years, reflecting the importance of the sea and maritime trade to Danish history and culture.