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Persian Gulf-1947: Massive Waves During Rough Seas Making A Large Ship Sway Back

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Massive Waves During Rough Seas Making A Large Ship Sway... — Clip Details

PERSIAN GULF-1947: A dramatic 8mm home movie captures a large ship battling massive waves in rough seas. The footage shows turbulent blue ocean swells crashing against the vessel's hull, with the deck and railings visible in the foreground. Shot from a moving perspective, the camera captures the ship's violent sway as it navigates the stormy waters. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color fading, and scratches, conveying the raw, unfiltered experience of mid-century maritime travel. This archival footage offers a visceral look at oceanic conditions and naval operations during the post-war era.

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
124759493

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No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People 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.

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Date
1947 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
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Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1940s travel
  • vintage sea voyage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s maritime travel or rough-sea archive requests needing real 8mm home-movie footage of a large ship moving through heavy swells.

Still Frames From This Clip

Large ship deck edge and railings facing rough blue ocean waves under cloudy sky.

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← Previous in archivePersian Gulf-1947: A Ship Battling Rough Seas and Turbulent WavesNext in archive →Persian Gulf-1947: Massive Waves In Open Waters Of The Ocean Seen From The Deck
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