This was a commission for two very popular 3D charts; one of Kinsale Harbour and the other of the coastline from Valencia to Cork. In this case, the charts had a very short journey to make from workshop to home, as ‘home’ is a near neighbour whose house overlooks Kinsale Harbour. The charts were given pride of place in the living room with feature windows overlooking the lovely vista that serves as daily inspiration for our work.
Kinsale Harbour is of course our favourite chart location, being home to Latitude Kinsale. The town has a very attractive harbour, and on a 3D chart looks wonderful. Kinsale is a historic port and fishing town and is a popular holiday resort for Irish and overseas tourists. Leisure activities include yachting, sea angling, and golf. The town is compact with a quaint air of antiquity in the narrow streets. There is a large yachting marina close to the town centre. Kinsale has two star-shaped forts that were built to protect the area and harbour; Charles Fort and James’s Fort. An underwater chain used to be strung between the two forts across the harbour mouth during times of war to scuttle enemy shipping by ripping the bottoms out of incoming vessels.
The Valencia to Cork chart covers the long south-west coastline of Ireland. The main towns featured are Kenmare, Bantry, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Kinsale and of course Cork City. Everyone familiar with this part of Ireland knows how scenic it is. It covers three notable tourist routes; the Ring of Beara, part of the Wild Atlantic Way and part of the Ring of Kerry.
Both charts are classic black and white charts from the Admiralty archives. They feature surround lighting and are set on a golden background. They are finished with a charcoal mount and a black frame. They are large pieces, measuring nearly a metre wide. These are key investment pieces that we are sure will stand the test of time.
Specification (Kinsale Harbour)
- Location: Kinsale Harbour, Co. Cork, Ireland
- Chart: Admiralty, UKHO, classic B&W
- Surround lighting: Yes
- Frame: Black, 1200*750mm
Specification (Valencia to Cork)
- Location: Valencia to Cork, Ireland
- Chart: Admiralty, UKHO, classic B&W
- Surround lighting: Yes
- Frame: Black, 1200*750mm