1952: Tankers and Cargo Ships Docked at Port

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Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Tankers and Cargo Ships Docked at Port — Clip Details

Grainy 8mm home movie footage from 1952 captures tankers floating at a California port, showcasing industrial maritime activity during the mid-20th century. The vintage 8mm film reveals cargo ships docked at a bustling shipyard, with warehouses lining the waterfront. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into postwar American maritime commerce, with visible details of loading operations and portside infrastructure. The film's natural motion and analog texture reflect the era's home movie aesthetic, making it 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: 7s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 69927392

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1234 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: miss universe
Reel-level year note: 1952
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1952 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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