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1946: Two Sailboats in Suez Canal

1946: Two Sailboats in Suez Canal

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  • Year1946
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationSuez Canal, Egypt
  • Duration11s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1946 Egypt

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Two Sailboats in Suez Canal — Clip Details

1946: Two vintage sailboats glide along the Suez Canal in Egypt, their canvas sails catching the wind as they navigate through the arid desert landscape. Shot on 8mm film, this historic home movie captures a moment of traditional wind-powered travel, with wooden vessels and tall masts cutting through calm waters. The scene evokes a sense of nostalgia and adventure, showcasing early 20th-century transportation and the unique environment of the Suez Canal. This archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-century life and maritime travel in Egypt.

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
11s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
72392477

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1726 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
reel 2
Reel-level year note
1946
Reel-level location note
india,suez canal,calcutta
Date
1946 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
Suez Canal, Egypt 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

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  • sail
  • boats
  • river
  • cutting
  • desert
  • environment
  • couple
  • wind power
  • vessel
  • fresh water
  • bank
  • canvas
  • propulsion
  • mast
  • sailcloth
  • travel
  • sport
  • voyage
  • navigate
  • cruise
  • transportation
  • SUEZ canal egypt
  • 1946
  • 1946 Suez Canal Egypt
  • vintage sailboats
  • 8mm film footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • wind-powered vessels
  • desert river travel
  • historic transportation
  • archival sailing footage
  • retro maritime
  • classic Egyptian canal
  • wind propulsion
  • canvas sailboats
  • old film footage
  • nostalgic travel
  • vintage 1940s
  • documentary footage
  • editorial use
  • old footage
  • sailing vessels
  • maritime history

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