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Leyte Gulf Philippines-1944: Three Men Try To Control A Homemade Sailboat On

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationLeyte Gulf, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Three Men Try To Control A Homemade Sailboat On — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this vintage footage captures three men navigating a homemade sailboat in Leyte Gulf, Philippines. The high-angle view shows them working together on a rudimentary wooden vessel with a simple sail, battling the open ocean. The men wear wide-brimmed hats and light clothing, struggling to maintain control as the boat pitches on the waves. The deep blue water and visible film grain evoke a raw, historical feel, offering a rare glimpse of maritime life during wartime. This archival clip is ideal for historical documentaries, wartime narratives, or nostalgic content about Pacific Islander resilience.

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
123138318

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

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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

  • sailing
  • open
  • ocean
  • canoe
  • boat
  • danger
  • three
  • men
  • control
  • homemade
  • sailboat
  • rough
  • water
  • people
  • leyte gulf philippines
  • 1944
  • 1944 Leyte Gulf Philippines
  • vintage 8mm film
  • homemade sailboat
  • Pacific wartime footage
  • Filipino sailors
  • open ocean sailing
  • 1940s home movie
  • archival naval footage
  • Pacific theater
  • wartime maritime
  • traditional boat
  • 8mm home movie
  • historical footage
  • vintage sailing
  • Pacific Islander life
  • wartime survival
  • old film
  • retro footage
  • documentary material
  • editorial use

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
This 1940s 8mm clip can support documentary or educational requests for wartime-era maritime life and small craft on open water in Leyte Gulf.

Still Frames From This Clip

High-angle view of three men in a narrow wooden boat on dark blue water.

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