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  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) - Black Mug Design

This design is a 1969 map of the Pacific Ocean floor, showing the seabed as cartographers saw it when the deep ocean was still largely unmapped.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is built on relief rather than outline. Depth is carried by shading and tone, so the eye reads the basin as a landscape: broad abyssal plains, ridges and rises running through the middle of the ocean, and the darker, steeper trenches along the margins. Nothing sits in a frame. The map runs edge to edge, with no border or title block competing for attention, so the seafloor itself dominates the surface. Coordinate lines and small numerals appear only as quiet reference marks, keeping the emphasis on the terrain.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map like this stands for a particular moment in how people understood the planet. In the late 1960s, the deep ocean was still a blank in most people's minds, and bathymetric charts were a way of making the unseen legible. Each contour records soundings taken from ships, and the ridges they reveal were central to the emerging understanding of how the seafloor itself moves. The design is a document of discovery, and it carries the quiet awe of a generation learning what lay beneath the water.

On the Black Mug

A mug is held in the hands and turned slowly while it cools, so the map is seen in pieces rather than all at once. A ridge drifts into view, then a trench, then the open basin, each arriving as the cup rotates. The black ground lets the relief sit in the dark like the ocean itself, and the surface invites the same kind of unhurried looking that a map demands. It makes a thoughtful gift for someone who likes their cartography with their coffee.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.