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1952: Ship Anchored in Port, San Francisco

1952: Ship Anchored in Port, San Francisco

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration19s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1952 San Francisco California

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Ship Anchored in Port, San Francisco — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1952 captures a ship at anchor in San Francisco, California, with calm waters and gentle waves lapping against the hull. The scene unfolds under bright daylight, showcasing the bustling port environment with visible cargo activity and industrial waterfront structures. Lush greenery and trees line the shore, contrasting with the blue water and clear sky. The footage reflects a nostalgic slice of mid-century American maritime life, offering authentic archival footage of San Francisco's historic waterfront during a sunny, windy day.

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
19s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67971486

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 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
San Francisco, 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)

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

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Topics & Keywords

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  • SAN francisco
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  • 1952
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  • vintage 8mm film
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  • vintage home video
  • commercial shipping
  • old film
  • retro footage
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  • scenic water
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  • sunny day
  • windy weather
  • outdoor scene
  • industrial port
  • nostalgic clip
  • editorial use
  • archival film
  • classic footage

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