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1962: Whale Breaching in Pacific Ocean off California

1962: Whale Breaching in Pacific Ocean off California

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  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1962 California

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Whale Breaching in Pacific Ocean off California — Clip Details

1962: A majestic whale breaches and splashes in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast, captured in vintage 8mm film. The powerful mammal emerges from the water, creating dramatic sprays as it moves through the waves. This rare archival footage showcases the beauty and grace of marine wildlife in a natural coastal setting. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the 8mm home movie adds authenticity to this historic moment, offering a glimpse into mid-century ocean life. Perfect for documentaries, educational content, or nostalgic storytelling about wildlife and California's coastal heritage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
69927193

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1236 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
disneyland
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1962 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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