Stevedores Dining on El Rito Pilottown Louisiana 1938

Stevedores take a break for a meal on the stern of the El Rito in Pilottown, Louisiana, in September 1938. Crews typically consumed meals rich in carbohydrates and affordable cuts of meat. During this period, sleeping arrangements were not available for the stevedores, reflecting the challenging working conditions of the maritime labor force.

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