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1949: Dungeness Crab Catching Net from Boat in San Francisco Bay Waters

1949: Dungeness Crab Catching Net from Boat in San Francisco Bay Waters

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  • Year1949
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1949 California

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Dungeness Crab Catching Net from Boat in San Francisco... — Clip Details

1949: Dungeness crab fishing in San Francisco Bay, captured on vintage 8mm home movie film. A fisherman hauls a crabbing net from a small boat, showcasing traditional seafood harvesting methods of the era. The footage highlights the rugged maritime lifestyle, with the captain and crew working amidst the open ocean waters. Authentic 1940s vintage, this rare archival clip offers a glimpse into post-war coastal fishing culture, with natural lighting and grainy film texture characteristic of home movie footage. Ideal for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, and editorial use.

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
15s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
60565665

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1660 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1949
Reel-level location note
del mar, california,chicago
Date
1949 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
San Francisco, 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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