St. Vincent postage stamps year 1972 Ships Sir Charles Brisbane MNH
That set is an issue from the Caribbean island of St. Vincent dedicated to a figure with deep historical ties to the colony.
The St. Vincent 1972 Sir Charles Brisbane issue commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Brisbane (1770–1829), a celebrated Royal Navy officer who also served as the Governor of Saint Vincent from 1808 until his death in 1829. The stamps often feature one of the ships he commanded, fitting the “Ships” theme.
Here are the key details about the issue:
🚢 St. Vincent 1972: Sir Charles Brisbane Bicentenary
| Feature | Detail |
| Issuing Authority | St. Vincent (now St. Vincent and the Grenadines) |
| Year of Issue | 1972 (Issued September 29) |
| Event Commemorated | 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Charles Brisbane |
| Set Size | Typically issued as a set of 3 commemorative stamps. |
| Design | The stamps feature a portrait of Brisbane and the ships he commanded, such as HMS Arethusa (famous for the capture of Curaçao in 1807, for which he was knighted) or HMS Meleager. |
| Format | Often issued as a set of individual stamps and an accompanying Souvenir Sheet (or Miniature Sheet) that contained one or more stamps from the set. |
| Catalog Numbers | Scott: N° 340-342 (for the 3-value set) |
| Scott: N° 343a (for the Souvenir Sheet) |
