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1946: Elephant Being Loaded onto Ship in Colombo

1946: Elephant Being Loaded onto Ship in Colombo

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  • Year1946
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationColombo, Sri Lanka
  • Duration12s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Elephant Being Loaded onto Ship in Colombo — Clip Details

1946 archival footage from Colombo, Ceylon, showing a massive elephant being loaded onto a large vessel at the port. The herbivorous animal, secured with ropes and a harness, is carefully transported onto the ship's deck, highlighting mid-20th century wildlife transportation methods. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a rare moment of human-animal interaction in a colonial-era setting, with onlookers present and the ship docked in the harbor. The scene reflects historical practices in animal handling and maritime logistics during the British colonial period in Sri Lanka. The film's grainy texture and natural lighting emphasize its authenticity as a preserved historical document.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
12s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
72393867

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Date
1946 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Licensing route
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  • Ceylon history

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