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Ontario Canada-1940: Two Steam-Powered Ferries Cruising on a Lake

  • Year1940
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationOntario, Canada
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1940 Canada
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Two Steam-Powered Ferries Cruising on a Lake — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1940, this vintage footage captures two classic steam-powered ferries cruising on a calm lake in Ontario, Canada. The larger vessel emits a thick plume of black smoke from its tall stack, while the smaller ferry glides alongside. Both boats feature white hulls with dark trim and multiple decks, showcasing early 20th-century maritime design. The scene unfolds under an overcast sky, with gentle ripples on the water and a distant shoreline visible. The footage exhibits natural film grain and slight color fading, characteristic of home movie archives from the era. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century transportation and leisure.

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
124763654

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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

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Source & Documentation

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Date
1940 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
Ontario, Canada 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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  • steam-powered boats
  • 1940s travel
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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s Ontario transportation, lake travel, or maritime infrastructure sequences in documentary, museum, education, or period commercial edits.

Still Frames From This Clip

Two ferries pass on open water, with smoke rising from the larger vessel's stack.

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