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Loading Bananas - Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Loading Bananas - Port Antonio, Jamaica
Loading Bananas - Port Antonio, Jamaica. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Antonio Banana Bananas Bunch Bunches Caribbean Carries Carry Chain Crop Dock Export Exporting Human Indies Jamaica Jamaican Load Loading Loads Quay Quayside
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Loading Bananas - Port Antonio, Jamaica (circa 1910s): A captivating image of the labor-intensive process of loading bananas for export at the quayside of Port Antonio, Jamaica. The scene showcases a group of Jamaican workers carrying banana bunches, carefully placing them onto the waiting ships. The bananas, still adorned with their vibrant green skins, are arranged in neat piles on the dock, ready to be transported to far-off markets. The human chain continues uninterrupted, as each worker passes the heavy bunches to the next, demonstrating the collective effort required to export this valuable crop. The quay, with its wooden planks and ropes, adds to the rustic charm of the scene. The ships in the background, with their sails unfurled, hint at the long journey ahead for the precious cargo. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich banana industry of the West Indies, a significant contributor to Jamaica's economy during this era.
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