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1956: Tugboat Captain Arriving at Dock in Cuba

1956: Tugboat Captain Arriving at Dock in Cuba

  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCuba
  • Duration9s
  • Collection1956 Cuba

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Tugboat Captain Arriving at Dock in Cuba — Clip Details

1956: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from Cuba shows a captain standing on the deck of a tugboat as it approaches a dock. The man, wearing a hat, shirt, and pants, holds a briefcase while the boat slows to a stop. Visible details include ropes, tires, wooden structures, and the surrounding water. This authentic archival footage captures a moment of maritime transportation in mid-century Cuba, offering a nostalgic glimpse into daily life and port activity during the 1950s.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
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Duration
9s
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Clip ID
68610291

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Source reel
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Date
1956 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Cuba Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
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