Kanakas Diving For Money (1898 Original Black & White Film)

Dive into the scenes of everyday life in 1898 with this captivating black and white film. Watch as native boys swim in the harbor while seagoing ships bustle in the background, loading and unloading cargo. Amidst the maritime activity, catch a glimpse of a man gracefully paddling by in an outrigger canoe. Experience the sights and sounds of a bygone era captured on film!

Source :
White, J. H., Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1898) Kanakas Diving for Money, No. 2. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00564535