1956: Cargo Ship Departs Harbor, Long Beach

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Year1956
Decade1950s
LocationLong Beach, California, United States
Duration12s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Cargo Ship Departs Harbor, Long Beach — Clip Details

1956: Full cargo container ship heading out to open ocean water. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a massive freighter departing Long Beach, California, with its deck loaded with large cargo containers. The powerful machinery and mechanical motion of the vessel are clearly visible as it navigates the harbor, showcasing mid-century maritime transport and industrial technology. The footage offers a rare glimpse into 1950s shipping operations, with crew members at work and the ship steadily moving toward the open ocean. Authentic archival footage with rich vintage nostalgia, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 12s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 60335122

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1449 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: david,alex
Reel-level year note: 1953-1955-1956
Reel-level location note: palm springs california
Date: 1956 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Long Beach, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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