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1947: Sailboat Travels Along Deep Ocean Toward Giant Rock Island. Persian Gulf

1947: Sailboat Travels Along Deep Ocean Toward Giant Rock Island. Persian Gulf

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationPersian Gulf, Saudi Arabia
  • Duration17s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1947 Persian Gulf
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Sailboat Travels Along Deep Ocean Toward Giant Rock Island — Clip Details

A vintage 1947 home movie clip captures a sailboat gliding across calm, deep blue waters of the Persian Gulf on a sunny day. The white-sailed vessel travels toward a distant giant rock island, offering a serene and nostalgic view of maritime life in the mid-20th century. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage showcases classic retro aesthetics with natural lighting and smooth motion, evoking a sense of adventure and historical charm. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about early 20th-century travel and exploration in the Middle East.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
17s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72391347

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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  • persian gulf
  • 1947
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  • Persian Gulf sailing
  • vintage 8mm film
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  • deep blue ocean
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  • giant rock island
  • mid-20th century travel
  • Saudi Arabia maritime
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  • calm water scene
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  • classic home movie
  • vintage travel footage
  • Middle East history
  • nostalgic maritime
  • old film footage
  • editorial use

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