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An end of an Era: UKHO phases out paper charts by 2026
An end of an Era: UKHO phases out paper charts by 2026
222 years ago the Admiralty printed the first paper charts for commercial use. For almost two centuries mariners used these as their primary means for navigation. With the digitalization really picking up speed in the early 2000's, the demand for paper charts has declined every year.