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Leyte Gulf Philippines-1944: Traditional Sailboats Gliding Across The Water

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationLeyte Gulf, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Traditional Sailboats Gliding Across The Water — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this vintage footage captures traditional sailboats gliding across the waters of Leyte Gulf, Philippines. The clip shows multiple outrigger-style vessels with large triangular sails, their crews visible as they navigate the open water. The film exhibits classic Super 8 characteristics—soft focus, grainy texture, and a faded color palette with prominent purples and blues. A smaller motorboat appears in the background, adding to the maritime activity. The scene unfolds on a bright, windy day, with gentle waves and a distant shoreline visible under a hazy sky. This authentic home movie offers a rare glimpse into mid-century Filipino maritime life and naval activity 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
123138334

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

  • water
  • sailboats
  • people
  • sailing
  • lake
  • windy
  • day
  • friend
  • nature
  • leyte gulf philippines
  • 1944
  • 1944 Leyte Gulf Philippines
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 sailing footage
  • traditional Filipino sailboats
  • outrigger canoes
  • wartime maritime activity
  • WWII Philippines
  • archival naval footage
  • vintage home movie
  • 1940s Philippines
  • sailing on water
  • vintage film grain
  • retro color palette
  • historical footage
  • documentary footage
  • old film
  • 8mm home movie
  • sailing vessels
  • Philippine waters
  • vintage maritime life

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s documentary or educational edits needing brief maritime life or travel footage from Leyte Gulf, Philippines, on original 8mm film.

Still Frames From This Clip

1944 Leyte Gulf footage shows traditional sailboats with large triangular sails crossing open water, with crew figures visible aboard.
Sailboats with large triangular sails pass across the water in Leyte Gulf.

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