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Persian Gulf-1947: Massive Waves In Open Waters Of The Ocean Seen From The Deck

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Massive Waves In Open Waters Of The Ocean Seen From The Deck — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1947, this vintage footage captures a dramatic view from the deck of a ship navigating rough seas in the Persian Gulf. The camera remains steady as massive waves crash against the hull, sending white spray into the air. The deep blue ocean churns under an overcast sky, with the ship's railing and deck equipment visible in the foreground. The film exhibits natural grain, slight color fading, and subtle scratches, authenticating its archival quality. This raw, unedited home movie offers a visceral sense of maritime adventure and the power of nature.

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
124759509

Rights & Clearance

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.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1947 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
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Location
Not recorded Unidentified (Insufficient evidence for a responsible conclusion.)
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Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Supports 1940s maritime archive requests needing rough-sea ship-deck footage for documentary, educational, or historical atmosphere sequences.

Still Frames From This Clip

Rough blue waves seen from a ship deck with railing and dark equipment in the foreground.

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