Loading Shaved Ice on Shrimp Boat Morgan City 1938

A vintage image from October 1938 shows workers loading shaved ice onto a shrimp boat in Morgan City, Louisiana. This activity reflects the regions reliance on fishing and seafood processing. Morgan City is known for its rich maritime history and was a hub for shrimping during the mid-20th century. The practice of using ice was common to preserve seafood.

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