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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, of the boat completed and on the transfer table outside of building "B" at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its starboard side. A sign posted on the side of the boat reads, "Eagle No. 59, World Record, Built in 10 Days." "26408-04-12-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto and "The 'ten day' ship on transfer table, moving crossways to elevator," is typewritten on a strip of paper affixed to the verso. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of an Eagle Boat steam turbine engine at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed facing one of its corners. Its controls are visible on the left. A sign mounted on top of the engine reads, "2,500 Horse Power, Steam Turbine Engine, Used in Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company." Seventy-five engines were built with enough parts for 15 more. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23874-12-02-18. 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 a close-up view of the rails of the transfer bed used to move Eagle Boats from factory to the launch site at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Men and steam shovels can be seen working on the rail tracks. Rail cars are in the background. The launch elevators are visible in the distance. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22265-5-31-18. 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 to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59. Workers, assisted by an overhead crane set the top plates onto the hull, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from above the boat's port bow. The time of photo is 11:30 am. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26298-04-02-19 with a #59 and 11:30 am 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 showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing Eagle Boats in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat's starboard side is show, from its bow. Workers are installing plates. The boat's keel is marked with the number 3. A factory support beam is marked "X6." Right side of photo shows another ship being manufactured. Verso: "First row of plates." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22347-6-10-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing with flap on left side with holes for binding.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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, of workers installing the boat's deck fixtures as viewed from off its port quarter. Workers atop the boat install the deck fixtures. Scaffolding surrounds the boat's hull. Cables and hoses enter the boat's portholes, suggestive of the work going on inside. "#59, 26376-04-09-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto and "8A14," is handwritten on the verso. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress attaching the framing and bulkheads to the keel of Eagle Boat No. 45 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. A worker on a ladder and a worker standing on the keel work to position a frame near the bow, as another group of workers work near the boat's midsection. Another Eagle Boat is being plated in the background. A large piece of plating leans against a column on the right. Shelves and crates of materials, and a tool crib are visible in the adjacent aisle to the right."#45 9:39 A.M. 25857-2-20-19," is printed in the lower left corner of the recto. The photo is 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 preparing large wooden beams and other foundation forms within the Eagle Boat Launch Pit at theFord Rouge Factory Complex. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22610-7-08-18. 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 the construction concluding for the elevator launch for Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex as taken looking toward the Rouge River. A rail-mounted crane with its boom extended is near the launch tower. Several workers are finishing work, while other workers appear to be taking their lunch break. The caption, "Elevator complete," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22650-7-08-18. 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 workers in front of Building 'B' of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex grading with a gravel-type of fill for the construction of the Eagle Boat transfer bed. Building "B" is on the right side of the photo. A crane works in the elevator area in the background. The elevator control building and several small sheds are also visible in the background on the left. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22577-1-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
