Celebrating Cape Verde's Merchant fleet.

On November 30, 1980 the island nation of Cape Verde issued 5 ship themed stamps.  The stamps were printed using lithography and were perforated 12.5 x 12.

Inscribed "Flota Mercante" the stamps were issued to commemorate the Merchant Fleet serving the islands.

Arca Verde

On the 3 Escudo stamp the Arca Verde is pictured.   She was built in Norway and completed in 1955 as the Herlaug II.  Powered by 1, 8 cylinder BMV diesel engine producing 400 bhp and capable of carrying 150 passengers.