How Do You Store Sea Maps And Charts?
Even though the old makers of sea maps and charts engraved them on sturdy rag paper and backed them with linen, they still endured abuse while at sea. You will often see food and coffee stains on sea maps, in addition to folds, creases and possibly mold stains. Because of this, it’s important that you take care to store your sea maps correctly so they don’t suffer more damage. Store your maps by either keeping them in a flat-file storage cabinet or framing them. However, even in the modern world, there are still factors that could damage your map, such as moisture and sunlight. You can buy a flat-file storage cabinet at most art supply stores. Put your map in an archival polyester bag to store it in the cabinet. Frame sea maps to display them, as an alternative to the flat-file storage cabinet. Make sure your mats and backing boards are acid-free, to prevent yellowing of the map. In addition, ensure that the frame has vents so that moisture cannot build up inside. Keep the frames where
