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1964: Empty Fishing Crab Traps on Dock Piers Ready for Hunting Season.

1964: Empty Fishing Crab Traps on Dock Piers Ready for Hunting Season.

  • Year1964
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationPortland, Maine, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Price$178 USD
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Empty Fishing Crab Traps on Dock Piers Ready for Hunting... — Clip Details

1964: Empty fishing crab traps line the wooden piers of Portland, Maine, as fishermen prepare for the upcoming hunting season. The vintage 8mm footage captures the quiet coastal atmosphere, with traps stacked and ready on the dock, reflecting the laborious rhythm of seaside life. This archival clip showcases the traditional fishing equipment and expansive ocean views, offering a nostalgic glimpse into 1960s maritime work and coastal vintage. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
8s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
63127461

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2347 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
nl small
Reel-level year note
1964
Reel-level location note
steep falls maine
Date
1964 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Portland, Maine, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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