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1947: Life Preserver on Side of Boat with John S. Mosby, Jacksonville

1947: Life Preserver on Side of Boat with John S. Mosby, Jacksonville

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationPersian Gulf, Saudi Arabia
  • Duration5s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1947 Persian Gulf
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Life Preserver on Side of Boat with John S — Clip Details

Vintage 1947 8mm home movie footage from the Persian Gulf showing a life preserver mounted on the side of a boat. The life preserver displays the name 'John S. Mosby' and 'Jacksonville,' likely referencing a vessel or owner from Florida. The clip captures a moment of maritime safety and nautical life during the postwar era, with calm waters and a focus on the boat's equipment. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century seafaring, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or vintage-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72391003

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1730 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
jan-may
Reel-level year note
1947
Reel-level location note
atlantic,persian gulf
Date
1947 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia 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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Topics & Keywords

  • life
  • preserver
  • side
  • boat
  • john
  • mosby
  • jacksonville
  • fla
  • it
  • florida
  • boats
  • ship
  • life preserver
  • water
  • ocean
  • safety
  • waves
  • the sea
  • outdoors
  • nature
  • fishing
  • sailing
  • objects
  • persian gulf
  • 1947
  • 1947 vintage boat footage
  • Persian Gulf maritime
  • life preserver 1947
  • John S. Mosby boat
  • Jacksonville Florida
  • 8mm home movie
  • vintage nautical equipment
  • retro maritime safety
  • archival 1940s footage
  • 8mm boat film
  • historical boat footage
  • vintage fishing boat
  • 1940s seafaring
  • old boat footage
  • maritime history
  • vintage film
  • archival footage
  • 8mm film

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