Banana boat (ship)

Banana boat was a descriptive nickname given to fast ships (also called banana carriers) engaged in the banana trade, which were designed to transport easily spoiled bananas rapidly from tropical growing areas to North America and Europe. They often carried passengers as well as fruit. The term "banana boat" is perhaps best known today in the context of Harry Belafonte's 1956 hit recording "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)".

Banana boat (ship)

Banana boat was a descriptive nickname given to fast ships (also called banana carriers) engaged in the banana trade, which were designed to transport easily spoiled bananas rapidly from tropical growing areas to North America and Europe. They often carried passengers as well as fruit. The term "banana boat" is perhaps best known today in the context of Harry Belafonte's 1956 hit recording "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)".