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1937: Ship Approaching Bridge in San Francisco Harbor

1937: Ship Approaching Bridge in San Francisco Harbor

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  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration23s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1937 San Francisco California

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Ship Approaching Bridge in San Francisco Harbor — Clip Details

1937 vintage 8mm home movie footage from San Francisco, California, capturing a large vessel navigating the channel as it approaches a magnificent bridge. The ship moves steadily through calm waters, with rocky shores visible along the coastline. Sunlight reflects off the water, creating gentle ripples during this daytime scene. The film showcases classic transportation history, offering a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century maritime activity in one of America’s most iconic port cities. This archival 8mm clip provides authentic historic footage ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
23s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
68805093

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Date
1937 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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