For Boat & Water Lovers Everywhere

We make hand-crafted and custom painted nautical artwork!

The perfect gift for the marine lover in your life! Our signs are created using nautical flags, each representing a different letter. Spell out anything you'd like in a nautical way: Last Name, Boat Name, Favorite Lake or Ocean or even your favorite word.

  • Created During CoViD

  • Women Owned Business

  • Trained by DIY Experts from "This Old House"

  • Superior Quality, Craftsmanship & Durability

  • Handmade in the United States

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Maritime Signal Flag Translator

Our flag translator works best with letters. For numbers, give us a ring for your sample.

The Nautical Alphabet

Its development began in the 18th century by British, French and American seamen. It was used by merchant and warships until the widespread use of wireless radio.

Flags, representing letters, were strung together to make words or code signals and hauled up the mast. This communication system also included pennants to represent numbers.

Today nautical flags and pennants are used for colorful ceremonial displays by sea going vessels on special occasions. 

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About Ipswich River Craft

Our Story

Founded by Pamela Tomlin in 2020, Ipswich is a woman-owned business known for creating customized handmade wooden signs using the nautical alphabet.

Ipswich River Craft has since expanded to making similar products such as address plaques, rope doorknob signs, mugs, clothing, and many more!

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