@1970sLondon Ships were more attractive then but following containerisation port handlers decided the accommodation was in the way of the cranes so it was moved to the stern, tankers and bulk carriers likewise. I think the #DelMonte reefer ships were the last to maintain the mid island design

7th May 2007, #Colombian paramilitary Salvatore Mancuso declared: ‘All of the banana producers paid us… #ChiquitaBrands Inc, #Dole, #Banacol, #Uniban, #Proban & #DelMonte: monthly payment or 1¢ per dollar for every box that left #Colombia. #Dole took responsibility as treasurer & finalizing the op qualified as a contribution to the ‘Convivir’ org Papagayo… The #massacres also enabled them to dismantle the social assistance programs they had pacted with the trade unions…’
https://maps.southfront.org/the-multinationals-among-the-untouchables-of-the-colombian-conflict/