“TREASURE FROM THE SEA” 1960S STANDARD OIL CO. FILM PERU WHALING & FISHING INDUSTRY XD49224

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website Part of the “Journey“ series of promotionals by Standard Oil Company, “Treasure From The Sea“ is an early 1960s program about the Peruvian fishing industry, and how the oil industry has helped it develop. Opens with shot of whaling vessel utilizing harpoon cannon off the coast of Peru. (0:54). Shots of use of harpoon cannon being used on a Humpback whale, as well as subsequent shot of harvesting whale (1:49). Map of Peru, narrator explains Humboldt Current is responsible for regions rich marine life (2:00). Natural port of Chimbote is important for fishing industry. Peruvians have fished these waters since prehistoric times (2:10). Shots of clay bowl with fish motif, shot of Nasca Bowl (2:31). Comment on how sometimes motifs were decorative but frequently they were practical. Shot of Stirrup Spout Vessel in shape of fish (2:42). Narrator discusses how early Peruvi