Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of the Eagle Pattern Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its stern facing forward

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of the Eagle Pattern Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its stern facing forward. An attached gangway is visible along the boat's port side near the bottom edge of the frame. The pattern boat was disassembled and taken to the Ford River Rouge Factory where each piece was used as template for manufacturing other Eagle Boats. A total of 60 Eagle Boats were built. Lower left hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22818-8-14-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Interiors, Factories, US Navy, and Ford Highland Park Plant

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/AD5FA179-B114-43D3-83F3-546906209880