Bring the coast home with this Cape Hatteras Surf Chart Poster, a real 1942 U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey nautical chart set in a classic nautical border with the place name in serif capitals. Perfect for beach houses, surf shacks and coastal gallery walls.
Why You'll Love It
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Real vintage chart: Chart No. 1232, 1942 edition, at 1:80,000.
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Classic nautical design: Serif capitals, the italic subtitle "Graveyard of the Atlantic" and a data row with Cape Point's coordinates.
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Gift ready: A standout present for surfers, sailors and beach lovers.
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Archival quality: Museum-grade paper and pigment inks for crisp soundings and long-lasting color.
About the Cape Hatteras Chart
Cape Hatteras: Graveyard of the Atlantic. This poster reproduces U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey nautical chart No. 1232, the 1942 edition at a scale of 1:80,000, covering Outer Banks, North Carolina.
Cape Hatteras juts into the Atlantic on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Its shifting shoals earned the coast the name Graveyard of the Atlantic, and its beaches are some of the East Coast's best-known surf spots. The data row marks Cape Point at 35.23°N 75.53°W. Soundings, shoreline and coastal landmarks appear just as the surveyors charted them.
This is a real historical nautical chart from NOAA's Office of Coast Survey collection, reproduced from the original, not a modern redraw. It shows the coast as charted in 1942 and is for decoration only — not for navigation.
Learn more: NOAA Historical Map & Chart Collection
Print & Frame Details
- Museum-quality 189 gsm matte paper with archival pigment inks
- Framed options: 0.75" Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural with lightweight Acrylite front
- Hanging hardware included on framed prints
- Available sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x16, 12x18, 16x20, 18x24, 20x30, 24x36 inches
- Printed to order to reduce waste and ensure fresh, clean prints
FAQ
Is this a real nautical chart?
Yes. It reproduces a historical U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey nautical chart from NOAA's Office of Coast Survey Historical Map & Chart Collection, printed from a scan of the original, not a modern redraw. It is for decoration only, not for navigation.
What are all the small numbers?
Depth soundings, just as the surveyors charted them. The data row on the poster gives the chart number, edition year, scale and the coordinates of a featured spot.
What sizes and frames are available?
Sizes from 5x7" to 24x36". Choose print only, a black, white or wood frame, or a floating frame canvas in black, white or walnut.
Can it be personalized?
Yes. Add a name, a date or a short message at no extra cost, like the day you first surfed it.
Make It Personal
Every print can be personalized — add a name, date or short message at no extra cost.
Thoughtful Craftsmanship
Every Swell Scenes print is produced to order with careful color review and durable materials so your art arrives ready to impress and made to last.
About Swell Scenes
Swell Scenes creates design-forward wall art inspired by the places and stories we love, from planets and deep-space imagery to national parks and world cities.
Chart: NOAA Office of Coast Survey Historical Map & Chart Collection
Swell Scenes is an independent studio and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA, the Office of Coast Survey or any government agency.
