Bahamians carry cases of smuggled liquor in Bimini in 1920 during US Prohibition

Bahamians carry cases of smuggled liquor in Bimini in 1920 during US Prohibition

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During the Prohibition era, the area 50 miles from Miami Beach became a key location for rum trade. Many small rocky isles served as hubs for this booming industry. Ships like Abyssal could carry large amounts of contraband liquor, which was of questionable quality but met the lowered American taste standards of the time. The focus was primarily on the alcoholic content.

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