This $2 commemorative stamp from Antigua was issued in 1976 as part of the island’s “Special Events” series honoring Operation Sail, a major maritime celebration for the U.S. Bicentennial. The design features the elegant schooner “Freelance”, shown in full sail against a coastal Caribbean backdrop. Rich coloration and fine marine detailing make this an attractive thematic addition for collectors of ships, naval events, and Bicentennial worldwide issues. A popular stamp within maritime-thematic collections, it is often sought for its artistic rendering and its link to an international philatelic tribute to 1776–1976.