Description

NOAA Nautical Chart 12273: Chesapeake Bay Sandy Point to Susquehanna River is a standard navigation chart used by commercial and recreational mariners alike. Printed on-demand on water-resistant paper, this chart meets the definition of a nautical chart in SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 2.2 and satisfies carriage requirements in SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19.2.1.4.

Available Versions

1. NOAA Custom Chart (For Navigation)

• Created using the NOAA Custom Chart (NCC) application.
• Contains all the up-to-date information found in ENCs.
• Printed directly from the NOAA Custom Chart Application.
• Navigation Ready – meets current standards for maritime navigation.
• [View in Nautical Chart Viewer]

2. NOAA Traditional Chart (Not for Navigation)

• NOAA announced in 2019 its plan to sunset Raster Nautical Charts.
• The Raster Chart sunset program was completed in December 2024.
• This traditional chart is no longer updated and is not suitable for navigational use.
• Retained for historical and reference purposes only.
• [View in Nautical Chart Viewer]

Printing & Material

• On-demand printing ensures the latest available version at the time of order.
  
• Water-resistant paper for durability in marine environments.

Additional Information

NOAA Custom Chart (Updated)
Scale: 80000
Paper Size: 36.0" x 40.0"
Actual Chart Size: 38.0" x 31.0"

Traditional NOAA Chart (Sunsetted)
Scale: 80,000
Paper Size: 36.0" x 42.0"
Actual Chart Size: 38.5" x 35.0"
Edition #: 61
Edition Date: 2020-08-01

Farewell to Traditional Nautical Charts