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1962: Diver in Helmet Explores Underwater

1962: Diver in Helmet Explores Underwater

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  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSan Pedro, California, United States
  • Duration26s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1962 California

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Diver in Helmet Explores Underwater — Clip Details

A vintage 1962 home movie clip from San Pedro, California, showing a diver in an old-fashioned helmet exploring underwater. The diver is surrounded by various large fish, including bass and other piscine species, as he swims through the ocean depths. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage captures a curious and adventurous moment of early scuba exploration. The scene features bubbles, fins, and a classic underwater atmosphere, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century marine research and recreational diving. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
26s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68160733

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 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 Pedro, 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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