1946: Unloading of Cargo from Ships at Bombay Seaport

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Year1946
Decade1940s
LocationBombay, India
Duration16s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1946 Bombay India

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Unloading of Cargo from Ships at Bombay Seaport — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm film footage from 1946 capturing the bustling activity at Bombay's seaports, showing cargo being unloaded from ships at a busy port station. The grainy, nostalgic imagery highlights mid-20th century maritime logistics and transportation in colonial India, with workers handling freight and containers. This authentic home movie offers a rare glimpse into post-war port operations, showcasing the era's industrial rhythm and maritime commerce. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects exploring India's maritime heritage.

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: 16s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72398539

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1725 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: reel 1
Reel-level year note: 1946
Reel-level location note: india
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: Bombay, India 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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