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1962: A Cargo Ship at Anchor in San Pedro, California

1962: A Cargo Ship at Anchor in San Pedro, California

  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSan Pedro, California, United States
  • Duration23s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1962 California
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A Cargo Ship at Anchor in San Pedro, California — Clip Details

1962: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a cargo ship at anchor in San Pedro, California, under bright daylight. The vessel sits calmly in the blue water as waves gently splash against its hull. Lush greenery and trees line the shoreline, contrasting with the industrial port scene. The wind stirs the surface of the water, creating ripples and movement across the frame. This nostalgic footage offers a glimpse into mid-century maritime commerce and coastal life, showcasing the beauty of a working harbor in the early 1960s. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro Americana projects, or editorial content exploring trade and transportation history.

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
23s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67851070

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1236 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
disneyland
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1962 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
San Pedro, 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
  • SAN pedro
  • california
  • 1962
  • home video
  • 1962 San Pedro California
  • vintage 8mm film
  • cargo ship footage
  • maritime trade 1962
  • vintage home movie
  • 8mm archival footage
  • coastal port scene
  • American maritime history
  • retro shipping footage
  • 1960s home video
  • commercial shipping
  • waterfront activity
  • blue water waves
  • green shoreline
  • sunny day footage
  • windy harbor
  • archival 1960s
  • nostalgic Americana
  • editorial stock footage
  • vintage film clip
  • historical maritime
  • 8mm home movie
  • San Pedro harbor
  • 1960s California life

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