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1978: Catamaran Sailboat Beached on Tropical Shore in Acapulco, Mexico

1978: Catamaran Sailboat Beached on Tropical Shore in Acapulco, Mexico

  • Year1978
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationAcapulco, Mexico
  • Duration8s
  • Price$178 USD
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Catamaran Sailboat Beached on Tropical Shore in... — Clip Details

Vintage 1978 8mm home movie footage from Acapulco, Mexico, showing a catamaran sailboat beached on a tropical shore under a bright blue sky. The colorful vessel rests on the sand near the ocean, with waves crashing nearby and clear skies above. This authentic 1970s travel scene captures a moment of leisure and adventure, ideal for nostalgic or historical content about vacation, tourism, and tropical getaways. The film’s grainy texture and natural lighting reflect the era’s home movie style, offering a genuine glimpse into 1970s leisure culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
8s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
63993786

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1410 · Super 8 · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1978
Reel-level location note
mexico city
Date
1978 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Acapulco, Mexico 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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