What is "Block Island Nautical Chart, 1952" printed on?

It is a museum-quality giclee reproduction printed on 325gsm archival matte paper with pigment-based inks. Choose Print Only for an unframed print, or select an available frame finish on the product page for a framed print that arrives ready to hang. Frame options: Slimwood Silver, Slimwood Gold, Satin Black. Availability depends on the selected size.

How much does shipping cost and when will it arrive?

U.S. standard shipping is free on all orders. Print Only orders require 2-4 business days processing plus 7-10 business days transit. Estimated arrival for Print Only: Oct 22 to Oct 29. International shipping for Print Only is a $25 USD flat rate to Canada and select EU countries. Framed orders are made to order and require 7-10 business days before dispatch, plus 7-10 business days transit. Framed prints ship within the United States only.

What is the return policy?

Returns may be requested within 30 days of delivery, except pieces exceeding 48 inches in width or height including the frame, which are oversized and final sale. Pieces measuring 48 inches or less on both finished dimensions remain eligible. See our refund policy at https://www.archiveprintco.com/policies/refund-policy for eligibility, return shipping, and any applicable fees. Damaged or defective arrivals remain covered at every size; contact us promptly with photographs.

Block Island Nautical Chart, 1952 -- Slimwood Silver, 36x48 framed, wall view

Slimwood Silver · 36x48 · wall view

Archive Notes

Genre	Nautical chart
Artist	U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey
Subject	Block Island
Circa	1952
Medium	Giclée on 325gsm archival matte

Size Comparison

Block Island Nautical ChartU.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey · c. 1952

Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction

$80.00

Print only price · Shown framed

Presentation

Giclée on 325gsm archival matte. Ships rolled in a protective tube in a standard frame-ready size. Frame not included.

Framed: built to order in 7 to 10 business days, U.S. only, 15% restocking on returns. Framing and sizes

Size

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Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 22 to Oct 29

Museum-grade archival paper

U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.

30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free

Archive Notes

Genre	Nautical chart
Artist	U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey
Subject	Block Island
Circa	1952
Medium	Giclée on 325gsm archival matte

Size Comparison

We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.

The Story Behind the Print

Block Island Nautical Chart Print, 1952

This Block Island nautical chart print captures the island and surrounding Rhode Island waters with the crisp detail of a mid-century working maritime chart. The composition includes shoreline contours, depth soundings, harbor detail, navigation marks, coastal labels, and period chart typography that give the piece its quiet coastal character.

The soft aged paper tone, muted land color, pale water, and fine linework make it an easy fit for beach houses, studies, offices, boat houses, coastal bedrooms, and New England gallery walls.

Premium Archival Quality

Printed on heavyweight museum grade matte paper for crisp chart detail, soft period color, and lasting display. Soundings, labels, shoreline detail, chart marks, and original typography remain clear across the available print sizes.

A Thoughtful Gift (frame not included) This nautical chart print is a refined gift for Block Island homeowners, sailors, boaters, Rhode Island families, coastal decorators, maritime history collectors, and anyone with a connection to New England waters.

Color and Detail Note

Colors and tones may vary slightly due to differences in screen settings.

Frame not included. Archive Print Co. professionally restored reproduction printed on museum grade materials.

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About the Frame

Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.

The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.

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