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1981: Ships and Sailors at San Diego Naval Base

1981: Ships and Sailors at San Diego Naval Base

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  • Year1981
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationSan Diego, California, United States
  • Duration17s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1981 California

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Ships and Sailors at San Diego Naval Base — Clip Details

1981: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a bustling San Diego naval base, with numerous ships docked at the seaport and sailors moving about the pier. The scene offers a beautiful, nostalgic view of the waterfront, showcasing the scale and activity of the naval operations. This authentic archival footage presents a classic slice of everyday life, with the shimmering water and historic vessels creating an engaging, timeless sight. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Via Pond5
Duration
17s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68568914

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Date
1981 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
San Diego, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Topics & Keywords

  • sea
  • port
  • ships
  • standing
  • sailors
  • moving
  • view
  • water
  • ship
  • seaport
  • watching
  • sight
  • interesting
  • objects
  • SAN diego naval base
  • 1981
  • 1981 naval base footage
  • San Diego harbor
  • vintage 8mm film
  • sailors at port
  • 1980s home movie
  • naval ships docked
  • historic seaport
  • 8mm archival footage
  • vintage military footage
  • waterfront activity
  • old film footage
  • classic American scene
  • retro naval base
  • 8mm home movie
  • San Diego naval operations
  • vintage maritime footage
  • 1980s archival
  • nostalgic military scene
  • old film clip
  • documentary footage

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