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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from above the boat's port bow. Workers on scaffolds rivet the hull's plates, while other workers installing Bilge Plates. Two more rows of plating remain to be installed. A sign posted on the boat's bow reads, "The Worlds Record for Boat Building and Launching is 14 Days Held by Great Lakes Engineering Co., Target for Ford Eagle Builders: 10 Days, CAN WE BEAT IT?" The time of photo is 3:00 pm. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26318-04-03-19 with a #59 and 3:00 pm written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers assembling pre-fab panels on a long low building next to the Rouge River at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Rail track run through the foreground. A Hulett crane is in the background. Building "B" is on the right. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22289-6-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of a starboard quarter of a Eagle Boat parade float, believed to have been built at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The mast is laying flat on the rear deck. Painted canvas hangs from the hull simulating waves. The Boat is stored in a warehouse building. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23866-12-02-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the Eagle Boat Engine testing station at the Ford Highland Park Factory. An operator poses beside the controls. A large shaft is running from the engine turbine to what appears to be generator in the background. Electrical type gauges attached to a panel near the generator are in view. Overhead chain-hoists are visible. Each Eagle Boat engine was tested before being transported to Ford's River Rouge Factory. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22958-9-05-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Eagle Boat Factory Complex. Large wooden beams and other foundation forms in place. The concrete floor and sides appear complete. The caption, "View from floor of near-complete pit," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22612-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a crane setting beams for a transfer table during the construction of the Ford River Rouge Complex. Workers are present. Background shows railcars with additional equipment and men working. Verso: "Rails in place, transfer table being constructed (center)." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22171-5-21-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of Eagle Boat No. 1 at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex's outfitting dock, taken from across the water off of its port side. The boat appears complete. Both workers and U.S. Navy personnel are visible aboard. The caption, "Ready to sail" is on the verso. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23432-10-22-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B" nearing completion. Transfer bed rails are in the foreground. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22106-5-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view overlooking of the grounds of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex taken from across the Rouge River. Building "B" is under construction on the right. A warehouse is next to the canal, and Hulett cranes are visible in the background to the left. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22447-6-13-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing. Small crease in lower right corner of photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers attaching framing and bulkheads to the hull of Eagle Boat No. 5 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed off of the boat's starboard bow. Plates are staged on the floor and an overhead crane is visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22474-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
