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1952: Ship Seen Off California Coast

1952: Ship Seen Off California Coast

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration12s
  • Price$178 USD
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Ship Seen Off California Coast — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1952 captures a ship at sea off the California coast, showcasing maritime trade and transport during the mid-20th century. The vessel glides through blue waters under sunny skies, with waves splashing and greenery visible along the shoreline. This nostalgic footage reflects the era’s commercial shipping industry and outdoor travel, offering a rare glimpse of maritime life in California. The film’s grainy texture and natural daylight enhance its authentic, archival quality, making it ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, and Americana storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
12s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67805896

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1234 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
miss universe
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1952 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
California, 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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Topics & Keywords

  • ship
  • cargo
  • business
  • trade
  • water
  • scene
  • magnificent
  • industry
  • greenery
  • vast
  • work
  • owned
  • grass
  • trees
  • outdoor
  • splash
  • waves
  • blue
  • windy
  • sunny
  • daylight
  • transport
  • travel
  • tourism
  • california
  • 1952
  • home video
  • 1952 California ship footage
  • vintage 8mm maritime film
  • 1950s cargo ship
  • home movie maritime scene
  • archival shipping footage
  • California coast 1952
  • retro ocean transport
  • 8mm ship travel
  • vintage trade vessel
  • sunny coastal waters
  • 1950s home video
  • maritime industry 1952
  • old film ship
  • nostalgic travel clip
  • 8mm ocean footage
  • vintage California scenery
  • commercial shipping 1950s
  • retro home movie
  • editorial maritime footage
  • archival 8mm film

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