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1961: Boy Having Trouble Steering Ship's Wheel, Mom Helps

1961: Boy Having Trouble Steering Ship's Wheel, Mom Helps

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationPortland, Maine, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
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Boy Having Trouble Steering Ship's Wheel, Mom Helps — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm film clip from 1961 in Portland, Maine, captures a young boy struggling to steer a ship's wheel during a family boating trip. His mother gently assists him, highlighting a tender moment of learning and support on the water. The scene reflects 1960s vintage, with authentic nautical activity and familial bonding aboard a sailboat. Filmed on 8mm and 8mm, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century family recreation and maritime adventure, perfect for documentaries, historical content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
63116395

Source & Documentation

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Date
1961 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
Portland, Maine, 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
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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