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1948: Happy Boat Captain Fishing from Bow, Long Island, New York

1948: Happy Boat Captain Fishing from Bow, Long Island, New York

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationLong Island, New York, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1948 New York
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Happy Boat Captain Fishing from Bow, Long Island, New York — Clip Details

A vintage 1948 home movie clip from Long Island, New York, showing a cheerful boat captain fishing from the bow of a small vessel. The man, wearing a hat, white shorts, and sunglasses, holds a fishing rod while smiling at the camera. The scene captures a sunny day on the water with a flag fluttering in the breeze. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century leisure and maritime life. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
11s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72519920

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1072 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
ny, boat
Reel-level year note
1948
Reel-level location note
long island
Date
1948 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Long Island, New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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