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1948: Rough Surf, No Swimming Allowed, Tropical Storm Coming!

1948: Rough Surf, No Swimming Allowed, Tropical Storm Coming!

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  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationDenmark
  • Duration13s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1948 Denmark

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Rough Surf, No Swimming Allowed, Tropical Storm Coming — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1948 in Denmark captures dramatic ocean waves crashing under a stormy sky. The rough surf and whitecaps indicate a tropical storm approaching, with warnings clearly posted that swimming is not allowed. This authentic archival clip shows the raw power of the Atlantic Ocean during a dangerous weather event, offering a rare glimpse into mid-century coastal life and natural hazards. The grainy, nostalgic quality enhances the sense of urgency and historical realism, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about weather, safety, and seaside communities.

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
13s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67430559

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1565 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
e-1-3-4-6
Reel-level year note
1948
Reel-level location note
denmark
Date
1948 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
Denmark 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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