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New York--1946: Cargo Ship and Tugboat in Harbor

  • Year1946
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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New York--1946: Cargo Ship and Tugboat in Harbor — Clip Details

Shot from a moving vessel in New York Harbor in 1946, this 8mm home movie captures a bustling maritime scene. The view through a porthole reveals a large cargo ship and a tugboat navigating the water, with the city skyline visible in the hazy distance. The footage, marked by the characteristic grain and color fade of vintage 8mm film, offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century maritime transportation and port activity.

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
125784606

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
1946 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
New York, United States 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • business
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  • ships
  • transportation
  • new york
  • 194
  • 1946 New York Harbor
  • vintage 8mm film
  • maritime transportation
  • cargo ship
  • tugboat
  • porthole view
  • city skyline
  • archival footage
  • old film
  • historical footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • nautical
  • waterfront
  • sea
  • ocean
  • vintage footage
  • classic film
  • old footage
  • large ships

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s documentary or education edits needing New York Harbor maritime traffic seen from a moving passenger or work vessel.

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