Shot on 8mm film in 1946, this vintage footage captures workers loading sacks of goods onto a commercial barge in the Netherlands. The high-angle view shows men in period work clothes maneuvering heavy bundles onto the deck, which is already stacked with cargo. The scene unfolds on a calm waterway, with the boat's wooden structure and coiled ropes visible under natural daylight. The film's characteristic grain and color saturation evoke a strong sense of mid-20th century Dutch port life, offering authentic archival material for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.
Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.
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.
