A leading light to a wreck.
This stamp depicts a dark period of Sark Island. Around the XV century the island was populated by pirates and outlaws mostly. A common practice in stormy nights of these pirates was lure lost ships direct to the surrounding rocks using lighting beacons or bonfires.
Shows:
Llanddwyn Island (Large Tower) Light
Llanddwyn Island (Small Tower) Light
South Stack/Ynys Lawd Light
Trwyn Du/Puffin Island/Penmon Point Light