Blue Crab with Chesapeake Bay Nautical Chart Desk Mat

This design features a digitally remastered and enhanced version of a Blue Crab (Lupa decanta). James Ellsworth De Kay originally illustrated the vintage hand-drawn image in the Zoology of New York (1842-1844). This version of the blue crab has had the text removed, including the plate number (3). The background has also been removed and replaced with a nautical chart. Various crab elements have been digitally restored, modified, and enhanced. The chart used for the background is titled, “Chesapeake Bay Pocomoke and Tangier Sounds”, nautical chart 12228. Navigational features on the chart include Pocomoke Sound and Tangier Sound. The chart has also been modified to remove the solid magenta lane separation marker and the danger area. Certain products in our NauticalChart Store utilize cropped or edited elements on the chart. I have removed or modified sections of this chart to improve its overall aesthetic image quality. Cropping and reprinting this chart makes it unsuitable for navigation. However, this chart is ideal for home and business decor. Framed nautical charts make great conservation pieces. Nautical charts printed on other products in our store make excellent additions to the decor in living areas, bedroom areas, and bathrooms. Wall art created from nautical charts is ideal for creating a nautical theme for homes and businesses. This nautical chart was used to create additional products and apparel. This chart is customizable. You can also use this chart to create other products not found in my store.