SHARED HISTORY INTERPRETIVE PROJECT
North Belfast Industrial and Maritime Heritage Erection of a new mural in Pilot Street focusing on the historical contribution made by dock workers, sailors, millworkers, shipbuilders
and others on the northern side of Belfast Port and incorporating historical figures, industries, employers, unions and
events that impacted on the community from the early 1800's to the present time.
About this Book and New Mural Introduction by the Chairman
Elders and Fyffes Elder Dempster & Co and Fyffe Hudson & Co. Ltd become Elders & Fyffes. Fyffes first ship to feature banana cooling equipment completes its maiden voyage, travelling from Avonmouth in England to Kingston in Jamaica to collect a cargo of bananas. This ship, the SS Port Morant, was part of the first fleet of dedicated banana carrying ships. Before this time the transport of perishable cargoes was a hit and miss affair with bananas stacked on deck and condition on arrival dependent on the prevailing breeze. Fyffes was the first company to have vessels specially constructed for the transportation of bananas.
SHIPS AND DOCKS
B ELFAST DOCKS
SHIP
C OMPANY L OGO
HOUSE FLAG
In Memory of our Relatives and Friends who once worked at Belfast Docks
PRODUCED BY S.H.I.P.