1961: Warships Anchored Along California Coast with Men Watching

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Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration11s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1961 California

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Warships Anchored Along California Coast with Men Watching — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1961 showing warships anchored along the California coast. Men stand on the shore, observing the vessels from a jetty and wharf. The scene captures military defense activity with visible artillery and personnel, offering a rare glimpse of Cold War-era naval presence. This authentic archival clip features classic 1960s film grain and color, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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: 11s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 69409634

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1740 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: indian pow wow
Reel-level year note: 1961-1966
Reel-level location note: san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Date: 1961 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: 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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