The Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks Wall Map, encapsulated format – size 71 x 91cm (21 “ x 36”), from the National Geographic, covering the “ Graveyard of the Atlantic” – the notorious coastline stretching form Cape Henry in Virginia to Cape Fear in North Carolina. For some of the region’s specific points, Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke Inlet or Cape Lookout, the map has lists of lost vessels. This title is part of a series of shipwreck maps from the NGS covering the coastline of the eastern seaboard of Unites States. Each title shows locations of hundreds of wrecks atop beautifully drawn bathymetric & coastal detail. Wreck sites have symbols to define class & type of each vessel, along with its name &, where available, the date of sinking. Coloring indicates whether the vessel was lost in armed conflict or by natural causes. The maps also show locations of lighthouses & life boat stations, & include extensive historical notes. This title is also available as a paper wall map without the encapsulation or in a folded format – please click on the series link for these two options & more titles in this series. With the light blue sea beautifully contrasted against the sepia-coloured land & several lovely historical drawings, these maps are designed to enhance the décor of any home or office & would look very attractive when framed.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above.