Historic 129-Year-Old Boat Launch 🚢
Travel back to 1896 to see one of the earliest filmed ship launches, captured by the Lumière brothers, showcasing a massive vessel's launch.
Vibrant History
6.1M views • Sep 15, 2025
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🚢 Step back to 1896 – one of the very first filmed ship launches in history! 🌊
Captured by the Lumière brothers, this rare footage shows how massive vessels were sent into the water over 125 years ago.
🎨 Restored and colorized by Vibrant History.
📽️ Originally filmed in France, 1896.
👉 Want more footage of life in the 1890s and early 1900s?
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Captured by the Lumière brothers, this rare footage shows how massive vessels were sent into the water over 125 years ago.
🎨 Restored and colorized by Vibrant History.
📽️ Originally filmed in France, 1896.
👉 Want more footage of life in the 1890s and early 1900s?
🔗 Check out our playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_EJ4dLSTh4&list=PLOOmhxTuw_QMHTJdKEbfNgGqiryiuv-2g
#historicalfootage #colorized
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Sep 15, 2025
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