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| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Plymouth, Kingston and Duxbury Harbors Massachusetts |
| Circa | Vintage |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Plymouth, Kingston and Duxbury Harbors Nautical Chart MassachusettsU.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | Nautical Chart |
| Artist | U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey |
| Subject | Plymouth, Kingston and Duxbury Harbors Massachusetts |
| Circa | Vintage |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This nautical chart of Plymouth, Kingston, and Duxbury harbors captures the intricate coastal geography of Massachusetts' South Shore as surveyed by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
With meticulous precision, it records the depths, channels, and navigational hazards essential to mariners traversing these historic New England waters. Detailed soundings, tidal annotations, and carefully plotted coastal contours document the complex passages between the mainland and offshore islands—knowledge that proved vital to safe passage through this celebrated sailing region.
Plymouth, Kingston, and Duxbury have served as essential harbors for centuries, from colonial trading vessels to modern recreational craft. Their protected anchorages and intricate tidal channels made them crucial waypoints along the New England coast, where intimate knowledge of local depths and shifting sandbars distinguished between prosperous voyages and maritime peril.
The chart's exacting coastal rendering and extensive sounding data reflect the golden age of American hydrographic surveying, when precise navigation was perfected through careful observation and scientific rigor.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée printing with archival inks, this vintage nautical chart will preserve its maritime heritage for generations. The soft tan and cream palette characteristic of period Coast and Geodetic Survey charts creates an authentic, timeless aesthetic that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors.
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.
Customer notes
From our collectors
“This was a custom order, and it turned out SPECTACULAR. It was a gift for a friend, who loved it. I am delighted with the quality of the paper and detail of the map. Paola is a pleasure to work with, and everything was done well before expected. Careful packaging, speedy shipping--could not ask for more. I will be ordering again soon.”
“I purchased this map in the 48x36 size. The print is exactly as described and shown. I had it framed at my local frame shop and just picked it up a few days ago. The shop owner answered all my questions in a flash. If ever I should need another map...I know where to go!”





