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Jamaican export of bananas 1901
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Jamaican export of bananas 1901
Revival of trade with Jamaica, shipping bananas. As the bananas were brought on board, one of the ships hands seated beside the gangway, worked a little machine which recorded on a dial the number of bunches. Date: 1901
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Banana Bananas Caribbean Export Exporting Heads Jamaica Jamaican Load Loading Onboard Revival Shipping Tropical 1901 Exportation Unripe
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A New Beginning: Jamaican Banana Export in 1901 This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of a Jamaican port in the early 20th century as bananas are loaded onto a waiting ship. The tropical fruit, a major export from the Caribbean island, was in high demand in Europe and North America. The revival of trade following the end of the American Civil War saw an increase in banana production and exportation. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea, with the sun casting a warm glow over the bustling port. Women in colorful headwraps watch as the bananas are carefully carried onboard, their faces a mix of curiosity and anticipation. A ship's hand, seated beside the gangway, works a little machine that records the number of banana bunches as they are loaded. The ships, with their tall masts and billowing sails, are a testament to the importance of seafaring in the transportation of goods. Unripe bananas, carefully arranged in bunches, are lifted and passed down the line, their green skins glistening in the sunlight. The bananas were carefully selected and packed to ensure they arrived at their destination in the best possible condition. The ships, with their holds filled to capacity, would make the long journey across the Atlantic, bringing the sweet taste of the Caribbean to consumers in Europe and North America. This photograph is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when bananas were a luxury item and the Caribbean was a major supplier of tropical produce to the world. It is a reminder of the rich history of trade and the important role that Jamaica and the Caribbean played in shaping the global food market.
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