Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view overlooking the assembly of the keel for Eagle Boat No. 8, from above its bow looking aft toward the keels of Eagle Boats No. 7 and 6, within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view overlooking the assembly of the keel for Eagle Boat No. 8, from above its bow looking aft toward the keels of Eagle Boats No. 7 and 6, within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers have installed the bilge plates and one bulkhead. A small tractor is being driven by a worker at the lower left. Other workers are present. The caption, "Ship No. 8 with numbers 7 & 6 in the background, is on the verso." Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22662-7-08-18 with a (8) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, U.S. Navy, Ford Motor Company, Interiors, Factories, and Ford River Rouge Complex

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/6985D407-0A36-4A9F-A21F-143064285426