1963: Cargo Ship on California Coast

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Year1963
Decade1960s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Cargo Ship on California Coast — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1963 captures a cargo ship navigating the waters off the California coast. The vessel moves through calm blue waves under a sunny sky, with greenery and trees lining the shoreline. The scene reflects mid-century maritime commerce and travel, showcasing a moment of industrial activity and coastal beauty. This nostalgic footage offers authentic archival charm, ideal for documentaries, historical content, or retro Americana projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67785885

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1112 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: knotts berry farm,zoo,san diego,mary,park,phillip
Reel-level year note: 1963
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1963 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: 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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