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1948: Big White Boat on Blue Open Sea with Clear Horizon View Ahead

1948: Big White Boat on Blue Open Sea with Clear Horizon View Ahead

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration20s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1948 New York
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Big White Boat on Blue Open Sea with Clear Horizon View... — Clip Details

1948: A vintage 8mm home movie clip captures a big white boat sailing across the blue open sea under a clear horizon. The vessel glides through undulating waters with cresting waves and breaking waves, showcasing the scenic beauty of open waters. The darkening sky adds drama to the serene maritime journey, evoking a sense of adventure and nostalgia. This authentic archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-20th century boating life in New York, USA, with natural sea breeze and scenic motion. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
20s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
69449955

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2269 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
wedding,decoration day,wj nolan jr
Reel-level year note
1948
Reel-level location note
geneva new york
Date
1948 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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