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Leyte Gulf Philippines-1944: Sailors Rowing Outrigger Canoe

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationLeyte Gulf, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Sailors Rowing Outrigger Canoe — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this archival footage captures sailors aboard a traditional outrigger canoe navigating the deep blue waters of Leyte Gulf, Philippines. The high-angle view shows several men in light-colored clothing and hats actively rowing with wooden paddles, their movements synchronized as the boat cuts through the waves. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, warm color shifts, and a slightly faded quality, evoking a strong sense of wartime Pacific history and maritime life. This authentic home movie offers a rare glimpse into naval operations and local seafaring during World War II.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123138310

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1944 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Leyte Gulf, Philippines Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • rowing
  • boat
  • ocean
  • men
  • sailors
  • sea
  • people
  • leyte gulf philippines
  • 1944
  • 1944 Leyte Gulf
  • Philippine Sea
  • WWII naval footage
  • outrigger canoe
  • traditional boat
  • Pacific War
  • military history
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 home movie
  • wartime footage
  • rowing sailors
  • Pacific theater
  • historical archive
  • naval operations
  • old film
  • grainy footage
  • 1940s
  • documentary footage
  • archival footage
  • vintage film

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s Pacific wartime or maritime sequences needing brief 8mm home-movie footage of men rowing an outrigger-style canoe at sea.

Still Frames From This Clip

1944 Leyte Gulf footage shows several men in light clothing rowing a narrow outrigger canoe from a high angle.
High-angle view of men rowing an outrigger canoe across blue water.

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