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Unloading bananas from steamship 1891
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Unloading bananas from steamship 1891
Fruit steamships were solely used for tropical fruits, such as bananas, cocoa-nuts, oranges, pineapples and other fruits.
1891
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of unloading bananas from a steamship at an 1891 port in the tropics. The steamship, a vital link in the global trade of tropical fruits during the late 19th century, carried precious cargos of bananas, cocoa-nuts, oranges, pineapples, and other fruits from South America to Europe and beyond. The image showcases a dedicated team of dockworkers skillfully maneuvering heavy bunches of bananas from the ship's hold to the quay, using ropes and pulleys to lift and lower the fruit to ground level. The men's determined expressions and focused body language convey the physical demands of their labor. The steamship, with its tall smokestacks billowing plumes of steam, sits majestically in the background, a testament to the industrial might and ingenuity of the era. The sea, dotted with other vessels, stretches out towards the horizon, symbolizing the vastness and interconnectedness of the global trade network. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when steamships played a crucial role in the transportation of tropical fruits, bridging the gap between continents and bringing exotic flavors to the world.
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