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Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Nantucket Massachusetts nautical chart |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Nantucket Nautical Chart Massachusetts 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 2 – Oct 9
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Nantucket Massachusetts nautical chart |
| Circa | 20th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This meticulously detailed nautical chart captures Nantucket Island during America's golden age of maritime commerce, when precise navigation meant the difference between safe harbor and shipwreck. Created in the early 20th century by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, this working mariner's chart reveals the treacherous shoals and shifting sandbars that made Nantucket both a whaling powerhouse and a navigator's nightmare.
Every depth sounding, lighthouse beacon, and harbor entrance is marked with the surgical precision that kept cargo ships, fishing vessels, and passenger steamers safely threading through Nantucket Sound. The chart's clean typography and expert cartography reflect the era when American coastal mapping reached its technical zenith, combining centuries of local maritime knowledge with modern surveying techniques.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée inks, this reproduction preserves every navigational detail 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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From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“Wow! This is the second print I've purchased from Paola and couldn't be happier with the quality! It's printed on nice thick paper and the colors are really vibrant. I bought it as a gift and the recipient loves it. The packaging was nice as well - it came rolled up so it was protected during shipping but unrolled easily for the frame. Thank you!!”
“I ordered two framed maps from Archive Print and they are GORGEOUS!! The frames and simple and elegant! The order arrived faster than I expected and were packaged well. I've hung the beautiful maps over my piano and they have really helped my room look pulled together.”
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