AUS 119 — Approaches to Esperance, WA Nautical Chart
For skippers, pilots, and coastal crews transiting Esperance and nearby bays
Line up a confident landfall into Esperance with AUS 119. Regional approach coverage at 1:75,000 on Mercator projection—ideal for shaping tracks, clearing bearings, and waypoint checks along WA’s south coast. Includes large-scale UTM plans for Esperance Harbour, Bandy Creek Boat Harbour, Duke of Orleans Bay, and the approaches to Goose Island Bay.
Why skippers choose this chart
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🧭 Built for approach — 1:75,000 overview plus detailed local plans.
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🚢 Traffic & hazards awareness — Clear depiction of channels, leads, reefs, and banks across the archipelago.
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🛰️ Mercator + UTM insets — Straight-line bearings on the main; crisp grid plotting on the harbour/bay plans.
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📍 Exact bounds — All four limits listed for quick position checks (see below).
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🗺️ Deck-ready materials — Soft-matte writeable laminate face for correction/grease pencils.
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🇦🇺 Printed in Australia — Colour-managed, hand-checked.
Coverage
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Main Chart — AUS 119: Australia South Coast · Western Australia · Approaches to Esperance
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Scale: 1:75,000 · Projection: Mercator
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Bounds: N 33°48.63′ S · S 34°15.12′ S · E 122°09.49′ E · W 121°34.89′ E
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Publication: 14-Sep-1990 · Latest Edition: 23-May-2024
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Subchart — AUS 119/1: Esperance
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Scale: 1:10,000 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
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Bounds: N 33°51.02′ S · S 33°53.13′ S · E 121°55.50′ E · W 121°53.50′ E
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Publication: 14-Sep-1990 · Latest Edition: 23-May-2024
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Subchart — AUS 119/2: Bandy Creek Boat Harbour
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Scale: 1:7,500 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
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Bounds: N 33°49.57′ S · S 33°50.37′ S · E 121°56.37′ E · W 121°55.79′ E
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Publication: 14-Sep-1990 · Latest Edition: 23-May-2024
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Subchart — AUS 119/3: Duke of Orleans Bay
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Scale: 1:50,000 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
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Bounds: N 33°53.34′ S · S 34°00.12′ S · E 122°38.00′ E · W 122°33.59′ E
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Publication: 14-Sep-1990 · Latest Edition: 23-May-2024
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Subchart — AUS 119/4: Approaches to Goose Island Bay
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Scale: 1:50,000 · Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
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Bounds: N 33°59.13′ S · S 34°05.92′ S · E 123°14.00′ E · W 123°08.88′ E
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Publication: 14-Sep-1990 · Latest Edition: 23-May-2024
Premium materials & finishes
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Paper (120 gsm matte) — Crisp, flexible, chart-table friendly; ideal under nav-station glass.
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Laminated (soft-matte front / gloss back, edge-sealed) — Front is low-glare and writeable; gloss back adds rigidity. Wipes clean with a soft cloth.
We use a soft-matte writeable face with a gloss reverse so you can annotate fixes, bearings, and ETAs directly on the chart, then clean down between passages.
On-board & ashore use
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🧭 Pilotage & approach planning — Plot channels, clearing bearings, and contingencies into Esperance and nearby bays.
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📒 Crew briefings — Clear layouts for marks, hazards, and waypoint verification.
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🛠️ Bridge/club display — Durable laminated option for training rooms and noticeboards.
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🎁 Gift for skippers — A practical south-coast approach sheet.
Specifications
Field |
Detail |
Chart Number |
AUS 119 |
Title |
Australia South Coast — Western Australia — Approaches to Esperance |
Geographic Location |
Australia |
Scale (main) |
1:75,000 |
Projection |
Mercator (main); Universal Transverse Mercator (subcharts) |
North / South Limits |
33°48.63′ S / 34°15.12′ S |
East / West Limits |
122°09.49′ E / 121°34.89′ E |
Publication Date |
14-Sep-1990 |
Latest Edition |
23-May-2024 |
Sheet Size |
1100 mm (W) × 770 mm (H) |
Available Finishes |
Paper (120 gsm matte); Laminated (soft-matte writeable front, gloss back, edge-sealed) |
Inks |
Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
Origin |
Printed in Australia |
Important note (mariner’s guidance)
This product is ideal for planning, briefing, education, and display. For underway navigation, always carry and consult the latest official hydrographic chart or approved ECDIS and current Notices to Mariners. Local conditions and aids may change.
Ready to make your Esperance approach?
Select your finish above and add to cart. We’ll print locally, hand-check, and ship with care.