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1946: Rowers Propelling Boat Along Colonial Waterfront

1946: Rowers Propelling Boat Along Colonial Waterfront

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  • Year1946
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationColombo, Sri Lanka
  • Duration17s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Rowers Propelling Boat Along Colonial Waterfront — Clip Details

Vintage 1946 8mm home movie footage shot from a moving boat in Colombo, Ceylon. The clip captures traditional rowers propelling a small vessel along a calm river, with white colonial buildings lining the banks. The scene evokes a sense of nostalgia and historical charm, showcasing daily life in mid-20th century Sri Lanka. The film’s grainy texture and natural lighting reflect authentic archival quality, offering a rare glimpse into colonial-era Colombo. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
17s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
72393855

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1946 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • shot
  • moving
  • boat
  • rowing
  • rowers
  • people
  • building
  • white
  • traditional
  • water
  • river
  • asia
  • africa
  • boats
  • canoes
  • buildings
  • landmarks
  • colombo ceylon
  • 1946
  • 1946 Colombo Ceylon
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • moving boat footage
  • rowing boat
  • traditional rowers
  • colonial buildings
  • river scene
  • Sri Lanka history
  • archival footage
  • old film
  • retro footage
  • historical documentary
  • vintage travel
  • Asian colonial era
  • nostalgic film
  • old footage
  • editorial use
  • archival material
  • classic home movie

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