Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1956 showing the USA Navy ship LCS-32 Independence, a littoral combat ship, docked in Long Beach, California. The clip captures the massive vessel at port, with crew members visible on deck and the ship's machinery in motion. This rare archival footage highlights mid-1950s naval technology, military transport, and maritime operations during the Cold War era. The film's grainy texture and authentic home movie style offer a nostalgic glimpse into American naval history and coastal defense activities.