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1968: A Cargo Ship Navigates Seattle, Washington Waters

1968: A Cargo Ship Navigates Seattle, Washington Waters

  • Year1968
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSeattle, Washington, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$178 USD
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A Cargo Ship Navigates Seattle, Washington Waters — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1968 captures a cargo ship navigating the waters of Seattle, Washington, under bright daylight. The vessel moves through calm blue waves, surrounded by greenery and trees along the shoreline. The scene reflects mid-20th century maritime commerce and industrial activity, with a sunny, windy atmosphere enhancing the sense of motion and open space. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into Pacific Northwest port life, ideal for historical documentaries, retro Americana projects, or editorial content exploring transportation and trade in the 1960s.

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
7s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67820628

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2007 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
washington, ft. lee,charles j ropke
Reel-level year note
1968
Reel-level location note
washington
Date
1968 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Seattle, Washington, 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
  • seattle
  • washington
  • 1968
  • home video
  • 1968 Seattle ship footage
  • vintage 8mm maritime
  • cargo ship 1968
  • Pacific Northwest port
  • 1960s trade transport
  • retro Seattle waterfront
  • archival 8mm film
  • old home movie
  • maritime industry 1960s
  • commercial shipping Seattle
  • vintage water scene
  • 1968 home video
  • nostalgic 1960s footage
  • American industrial history
  • vintage travel clip
  • 8mm documentary
  • retro Americana
  • historic Seattle
  • 1960s tourism
  • vintage film archive

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