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1965: Whale Swimming in Ocean Hawaii

1965: Whale Swimming in Ocean Hawaii

  • Year1965
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationHawaii, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1965 in Hawaii
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Whale Swimming in Ocean Hawaii — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1965 capturing a whale swimming in the ocean off the coast of Hawaii. The large marine mammal surfaces, its dorsal fin cutting through turbulent waters as waves crash nearby. Filmed in the afternoon under natural light, the scene shows the whale moving gracefully through the open sea, creating splashes as it emerges. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century ocean life, with raw, unfiltered quality typical of home movie recordings. Perfect for documentaries, nature features, or retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68215105

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1421 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
#2,easter,kewalo basin,molokai,fish,whales,beach,parade,aloha tower
Reel-level year note
1965
Reel-level location note
hawaii
Date
1965 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Hawaii, 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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