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Persian Gulf-1947: A Large Shipping Vessel Is Rocking Back And Forth In The

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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A Large Shipping Vessel Is Rocking Back And Forth In The — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1947, this archival footage captures a large ship navigating rough seas in the Persian Gulf. The camera, positioned on deck, shows the vessel's bow cutting through turbulent waves under an overcast sky. The dark silhouette of the ship's superstructure contrasts with the churning ocean, conveying a sense of motion and isolation. The film exhibits natural grain, slight color fading, and edge damage typical of vintage home movies, offering a raw, authentic glimpse of mid-20th century maritime travel.

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
124759546

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

  • ship
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  • a lot of movement
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  • 1947
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  • naval travel
  • vintage film grain

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1940s 8mm maritime footage for productions needing a rough-sea shipboard insert, travel transition, or archival ocean passage atmosphere.

Still Frames From This Clip

Ship deck and dark superstructure beside rough open water under an overcast sky.

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