1947: Boat Moving in Middle of Persian Gulf

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Year1947
Decade1940s
LocationPersian Gulf, Saudi Arabia
Duration5s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1947 Persian Gulf

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Boat Moving in Middle of Persian Gulf — Clip Details

Vintage 1947 8mm home movie footage capturing a boat navigating the open waters of the Persian Gulf. The vessel moves steadily across the calm sea, offering a rare glimpse into mid-20th century maritime activity in Saudi Arabia. This archival clip showcases classic film grain and natural lighting, evoking a nostalgic, historic atmosphere. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling about post-war trade and travel in the Middle East.

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: 5s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72391361

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 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: Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia 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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