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1947: First Person Perspective of Bow of Ship Sailing Persian Gulf

1947: First Person Perspective of Bow of Ship Sailing Persian Gulf

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationPersian Gulf, Saudi Arabia
  • Duration15s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1947 Persian Gulf
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First Person Perspective of Bow of Ship Sailing Persian Gulf — Clip Details

First-person view from the bow of a sailing vessel navigating the Persian Gulf in 1947. The vintage 8mm footage captures the rhythmic motion of swells and waves beneath the ship’s deck, with ropes and lines visible along the wooden structure. A sailor stands at the helm, guiding the vessel through salt water under open skies. The scene evokes a sense of adventure and historical maritime travel, offering authentic archival footage of mid-20th century seafaring life in the Middle East. Ideal for documentaries, historical narratives, and nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
15s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72391272

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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  • 1947
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  • retro maritime film
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  • archival 8mm
  • vintage home movie
  • documentary sailing clip
  • nostalgic sea footage
  • 1940s transportation

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