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Loading Bananas onto a ship - Kingston, Jamaica
Loading Bananas onto a ship - Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Date: circa 1910
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bananas Bunch Bunches Caribbean Crop Export Exporting Indies Jamaica Jamaican Kingston Load Loading Loads
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of loading bananas onto a ship in Kingston, Jamaica, circa 1910. The vibrant scene showcases the backbreaking labor involved in the export of this prized Caribbean crop. The men, dressed in simple work clothes, skillfully maneuver heavy bunches of bananas from the dockside onto the waiting vessel. The ship's crew, standing at the ready, receive the fruit with practiced ease, expertly securing it in place to ensure a safe and stable journey across the Atlantic. The banana industry was a significant economic force in Jamaica during this era, with the country being one of the leading exporters of the fruit to Europe and North America. The bananas, grown primarily in the fertile plains of the island's eastern parishes, were shipped to markets in the United States and Europe, where they were in high demand due to their sweet and delicious taste. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of banana production and exporting in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. The Yarde Valley, located in the eastern part of the island, was particularly famous for its banana plantations. The labor-intensive process of growing, harvesting, and shipping the fruit required a large workforce, leading to the arrival of thousands of migrant workers from countries such as China, India, and Syria. Despite the challenges and hardships associated with the banana industry, it played a crucial role in shaping the cultural and economic landscape of Jamaica and the Caribbean. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the island's banana-growing past and the resilient spirit of the people who made it possible.
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