10+5 Francs 1966 - Magga Dan - Antarctic exploration - souvenir sheet


10+5 Francs 1966 - Magga Dan - Antarctic exploration - souvenir sheet
Added by Bart Perdieus
General Description : The Magga Dan was constructed in Denmark by the J Lauritzen Lines as a sister ship to the Thala Dan. She was equipped with very similar features and was used successfully by ANARE for station resupply and large scale exploration.
The Magga Dan had the distinction of carrying south the first woman to travel with ANARE in 1961.
Capable of travelling at 12 knots with up to 35 passengers, the Magga Dan was ice strengthened to an unusual extent.
Face value 10 Francs + 5 Francs
Catalog code (Michel) BE BL36
Catalog code (Scott) BE B800
Catalog code Yvert et Tellier BE BF42 Stanley Gibbons BE MS1994 AFA number BE A1470 Belgium BE BL42 Unificato BE BF42
Stamp colour multicolor
Stamp use Souvenir Sheet
Print run 1.272.962
Issue date 08/10/1966
Designer Herman Verbaere / Leon Janssens
Print technique photogravure and recess
Perforation 11 1/2
Height 95.00 mm
Width 130.00 mm
Catalog prices No catalog prices set yet