1938: The Waves Coming Slowly to Kiss the Rocky Shore of the Sea Fort Ross

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Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationFort Ross, California, United States
Duration18s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1938 Fort Ross California

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The Waves Coming Slowly to Kiss the Rocky Shore of the... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1938 captures gentle waves slowly rolling onto the rocky shore at Fort Ross, California. The frothy surf meets the stony coastline under a clear sky, with the horizon stretching across the calm sea. This classic archival clip showcases natural coastal beauty and the timeless rhythm of the ocean. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial 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: 18s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 68812509

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1938 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: Fort Ross, 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)

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