Whitsunday Admiralty Chart — Wall Map (1951)

Trade winds, coral blues and white-sand arcs—this 1951 Admiralty chart gathers the Whitsunday Islands and surrounding passages into a single, sea-breathed portrait. Soundings stitch the seafloor into view; reefs and shoals stand crisp against deep water; anchorages, beacons and channels read with calm, nautical authority. Part chart, part keepsake, it brings Australia’s favourite cruising ground onto your wall—clean, confident and quietly irresistible.

Why it captivates

Authentic Admiralty pedigree (1951) — a classic hydrographic view of the Whitsundays in precise mid-century drafting.
Made for mariners, perfect for interiors — soundings, hazards and navigation notes rendered with legible, timeless elegance.
Whitsunday sense of place — passages, bays and island silhouettes set in restrained lettering that reads beautifully from across the room.
Scholarly & beautiful — a working document that doubles as a refined statement piece.

What you’ll see

Soundings (sounding depths), reefs & shoals, island outlines, bays & passages laid out with Admiralty clarity.
Navigation aids—beacons, lights, channels and annotations that map how mariners read the water.
Tidal and coastal cues that give the chart its lived, nautical intelligence.
Period finish preserved—title block, neatline and calm typographic hierarchy.

A richer historical frame

By 1951, the Whitsundays were already etched into the sailing imagination—reef-sheltered waters, steady trades, reliable anchorages. Admiralty charting distilled that knowledge into exact linework and measured depth, recording a maritime landscape that still feels immediate today. As décor, the chart keeps its purpose: a quiet ledger of seamanship and place.

Choose your finish

Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

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

Laminated (true encapsulation)

Best for: boathouses, classrooms, 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, yacht clubs, libraries—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, 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 spaces, heritage displays
Install: ready to hang; single-hook friendly
Lead time: please allow up to 10 working days for rail mounting

Sizes (W × H)

1000 × 680 mm — balanced landscape format with generous hydrographic detail

At-a-glance materials

Option	Best for	Key benefits
Paper (160 gsm)	Framing under glass	Matte clarity; crisp chart 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 noting favourite anchorages.
Yacht club or marina foyer: choose Laminated + Rails for a robust, polished display.
Home study or lounge: canvas with rails above timber cabinetry for warm, nautical calm.
Travel nook: frame the paper edition with a compass and vintage chart dividers.

Specifications

Detail	Description
Title	Whitsunday Admiralty Chart — Wall Map
Edition	1951
Region	Whitsunday Islands and surrounding passages, Queensland
Type	Admiralty hydrographic chart (decorative reproduction)
Content Highlights	Soundings; reefs & shoals; channels; lights & beacons; bays & passages; period 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	Landscape
Size	1000 × 680 mm (W × H)
Production	Made in Australia

Who it’s for

Sailors, cruisers and island-lovers with Whitsunday ties
Yacht clubs, marinas & coastal venues curating nautical heritage
Collectors & interior designers seeking authentic mid-century chart aesthetics

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.