Venezuela - Training Ship Simon Bolivar
The stamp depicts the Venezuelan navies ship Simon Bolivar that is used for training sailors. This type of ship is usually used to train future officers to give them the best understanding of the intricacies of sailing. The ship shown on this stamp, the Simon Bolivar, was launched in Bilboa, Spain on November 21, 1979 and commissioned on August 12, 1980. As sailing ship she has participated in several tall ship events over the years.
Perforations: 14
Date of Issue: 1980
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