Stamp: Belgium, Oostende–Dover 1946 commemorative issue, face value 3,15 F (Francos belgas). The stamp depicts a paddle steamer associated with the historic maritime route between Oostende (Belgium) and Dover (United Kingdom). Issue date: 1946.06.14
Postmark: Circular date stamp - “OOSTENDE–DOVER" -10.8.1946.
The cancellation belongs to the post office linked to the maritime mail service of the Oostende–Dover route and is contemporaneous with the issue.
Postcard: Maritime postcard depicting a detailed illustration of a paddle steamer at sea, with two masts, a central funnel, side wheels and passengers visible on deck. The vessel is shown navigating in moderate waves under cloudy skies. Edition unknown.
Concordance:
Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. The stamp commemorates the maritime route Oostende–Dover and depicts a paddle steamer used on this historic line. The postcard illustrates a vessel of the same technological type—steam-powered and with side paddles—creating a direct thematic alignment in the domain of maritime transport and 19th‑century/early 20th‑century steam navigation.
Geographic: Strong geographic concordance. The cancellation originates from Oostende, one of the terminal ports of the Oostende–Dover maritime line. The stamp explicitly commemorates this same route, and the postcard depicts a vessel consistent with the maritime environment of the region. All three elements converge on the North Sea coastal geography and the Belgian–British connection.
Temporal: Full temporal concordance. The cancellation dated 8 August 1946 falls within the year of issue of the stamp and during the valid postal period. The postcard’s depiction of a paddle steamer is chronologically compatible with the vessels historically used on the Oostende–Dover line, ensuring temporal alignment across the three components.
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