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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Charleston Approaches South Carolina nautical chart |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Charleston Approaches Nautical Chart South Carolina 20th CenturyU.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey · c. 20th Century
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$80.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 27 to Nov 3
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 | Charleston Approaches South Carolina nautical chart |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This detailed nautical chart captures the complex waterways leading to Charleston Harbor, one of America's most historically significant ports. Created during the early 20th century when coastal surveying reached new levels of precision, this chart served as an essential navigation tool for mariners approaching South Carolina's treacherous coastal waters.
Charleston's harbor has welcomed ships since colonial times, from rice and indigo traders to blockade runners during the Civil War. By the 1900s, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was producing incredibly accurate maritime maps like this one, mapping every shoal, channel marker, and depth sounding that could mean the difference between safe passage and shipwreck. The intricate detail reveals not just navigational data, but the story of a port city that shaped American commerce.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring your vintage nautical chart will maintain its detail and character for generations. Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
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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