Australia — North Coast: Port Darwin (1925–1929)
A definitive Admiralty chart of Darwin Harbour in the inter-war years
This authoritative British Admiralty hydrographic chart presents Port Darwin as surveyed in 1925 by Harry T. Bennett, D.S.O., and the officers of H.M. Australian surveying ship H.M.A.S. Geranium, with earlier soundings incorporated from the 1885 survey by R. F. Hoskyn aboard H.M.S. H.M.S. Myrmidon. Published in 1929 under the superintendence of Rear-Admiral H. P. Douglas, this chart reflects the Admiralty’s rigorous standards at a time when Darwin’s strategic and commercial importance was rapidly increasing.
Rendered at a practical harbour scale with crisp soundings and clear coastal definition, the chart is complemented by an ancillary anchorage plan at larger scale—ideal for understanding approaches, berths, and tidal considerations. Mounted on linen in its original issue, it balances working-chart utility with a clean, confident aesthetic that reads beautifully at wall scale.
🧭 What This Chart Shows
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Port Darwin harbour and approaches
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Dense bathymetric soundings for safe navigation
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Shoreline detail and harbour features
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Ancillary map: Port Darwin Anchorage at larger scale
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Admiralty symbology and Greenwich reference
⚓ Why This Chart Matters
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Combines inter-war Australian surveys with earlier Royal Navy data
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Documents Darwin’s harbour as modern shipping expanded
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Produced to full Admiralty Chart standards (Chart No. 925)
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Clear, legible hydrography with strong display presence
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A key reference for Northern Territory maritime history
✨ Premium Print & Display Options
Printed in Australia using archival methods to preserve linework and tonal balance.
| Finish | Description |
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| 📄 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte) | Archival matte surface; ideal for framing under glass. |
| 🔒 Laminated (True Encapsulation) | Sealed between 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; tear-resistant and wipe-clean. |
| 🎨 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) | Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks with a gallery finish. |
| 🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails | Natural lacquered timber rails, ready to hang (allow up to 10 working days). |
| 🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails | Elegant, frame-free presentation (allow up to 10 working days). |
📐 Size (W × H)
680 mm × 1000 mm
Orientation: Portrait
Aspect ratio: ~1 : 1.37
Framing tips: Allow a 2–3 mm mat overlap, or float-mount with a subtle ~3 mm reveal to emphasise the harbour detail.
Custom sizing: Available on request.
🎯 Ideal For
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Northern Australia and Darwin history enthusiasts
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Nautical chart collectors
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Libraries, museums, and maritime institutions
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Offices and coastal interiors with a heritage focus
🤝 Our Commitment
Printed locally in Australia with archival pigment inks, careful colour management, and hand-checked finishing—packed securely and ready to display.
Select your finish and bring this classic Admiralty depiction of Port Darwin to your wall.
