Chopping Ice for Shrimp Boats Morgan City Louisiana 1938

Chopping ice takes place at waterfronts in Morgan City Louisiana in October 1938. Workers prepared ice for use in preserving seafood such as shrimp. This vintage image captures a key fishing community where labor-intensive methods ensured the freshness of catches. It reflects the historical practices vital to the seafood industry.

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