Torres Strait Islands Wall Map 1892

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Torres Strait Islands — Wall Map (1892)

Trade-wind seas, reef-bright shallows, and island chains strung like beads between Cape York and New Guinea—this 1892 Surveyor General’s Office classic gathers the Torres Strait Islands into a single, quietly luminous portrait. Fine linework soundings meet careful coastal outlines; channels, cays and passages settle into view with the poise of late-Victorian cartography. Part chart, part keepsake, it lets the strait’s working water—its routes, hazards and havens—live on your wall.

Why it captivates

Rare 19th-century edition — a period map from 1892 with authoritative survey pedigree.
Island geometry, clearly drawn — reefs, cays, passages and shoals rendered with disciplined draughting.
Maritime intelligence — the layout reflects how mariners read the strait: coasts, channels, and depth cues in concert.
Scholarly & beautiful — Victorian typography, neatlines and restrained shading read cleanly from across the room.

What you’ll see

Comprehensive island coverage across the Torres Strait, with reefs, cays, channels and shoals in crisp detail.
Coastline and coastal features set against a calm hydrographic base for effortless legibility.
Period finish preserved — titlework, neatline and a balanced hierarchy for names and features.
A composition that rewards lingering—each glance reveals another passage, sand cay or remembered place-name.

A richer historical frame

The late 19th century pressed accuracy into aesthetics: survey soundings, lighthouse lists, and coastal notes presented with quiet elegance. Issued in 1892, this Surveyor General’s Office map sits exactly there—evidence arranged with care—capturing how the strait was navigated and understood before modern hydrography and charts recast the region.

Choose your finish

Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

Best for: framing under glass in studies and living spaces
Look & feel: non-glare matte that preserves fine linework and small labels

Laminated (true encapsulation)

Best for: classrooms, libraries, offices and shared spaces
Build: sealed edge-to-edge between two 80-micron gloss sheets
Benefit: wipe-clean, durable, moisture-resistant

Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

What you get: encapsulated print plus natural lacquered timber rails top & bottom with a discreet hanging cord
Where it shines: foyers, museums, councils—polished look with everyday toughness
Install: arrives ready to hang (just add a wall hook)
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for professional rail mounting

Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

Best for: premium interiors, galleries and boardrooms
Print system: pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long display life
Presence: textured surface adds warmth and museum-style depth

Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

What you get: canvas fitted with natural timber rails top & bottom, matching cord
Where it shines: statement walls, curated coastal displays, heritage spaces
Install: ready to hang; single-hook friendly
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for rail mounting

Sizes (W × H)

749 × 920 mm — tall, portrait presence with generous island and reef detail

At-a-glance materials

Option	Best for	Key benefits
Paper (160 gsm)	Framing under glass	Matte clarity; crisp period detail
Laminated (encapsulated)	Busy/shared spaces	Wipeable; tough; edge-to-edge protection
Laminated + Rails	Ready-to-hang public display	Professional mount; easy install; durable
Canvas (395 gsm)	Premium display	Archival inks; textured depth; gallery appeal
Canvas + Rails	Gallery-ready feature	Period-true presentation; simple hanging

Styling ideas

Coastal gallery wall: pair with a brass picture light and a small caption card naming family islands.
Museum or council foyer: choose Laminated + Rails for a polished, robust display.
Study or boardroom: hang Canvas + Rails above timber cabinetry for warm, maritime character.
Research nook: frame the paper edition; keep a magnifier handy for reef and passage names.

Specifications

Detail	Description
Title	Torres Strait Islands — Wall Map
Edition	1892
Compiler/Publisher	Surveyor General’s Office
Region	Torres Strait (between Cape York Peninsula and New Guinea)
Type	Historical coastal/island map
Content Highlights	Reefs, cays, channels & shoals; coastal outlines; Victorian lettering & neatline
Finishes	Paper; Laminated (encapsulated); Laminated + Timber Rails; Canvas; Canvas + Timber Rails
Lead Time (Rails)	Up to 10 working days (laminated or canvas with rails)
Orientation	Portrait
Size	749 × 920 mm (W × H)
Production	Made in Australia

Who it’s for

Islanders, mariners and families with ties to the strait
Councils, libraries & museums curating northern coastal heritage
Collectors & interior designers seeking authentic 19th-century cartography with quiet authority

Claim your wall. Choose Paper for crisp, frame-ready clarity. Go Laminated + Timber Rails for tough, ready-to-hang polish. Step up to Archival Canvas + Timber Hang Rails for gallery weight. Printed in Australia with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks. Built to last. Hang it. Live with it. Keep the sea close.