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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken from across an unused aisle within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex of bins of metal plates, and the starboard side of an Eagle Boat that's under construction in the adjacent aisle. Coat racks for the workers are visible at the far left and right ends of the frame along the side of the aisle. Scaffolding has been set up around the hull of the Eagle Boat and workers are visible on its deck. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background on the far right. "26786-5-27-19," is printed in the lower right 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 the manufacture of the "pattern boat" at the Ford Highland Park Factory, viewed from a point overlooking its starboard quarter. A caption on the verso reads, "EAGLE SHIP under construction at the Highland Park plant, miles away from water. This experimental model was dismantled and used the parts incorporated into various later production ships." Stamped; "Credit: Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Do not reproduce without written permission". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22503-6-24-18. 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 stern, rudder, and propeller of one of the Eagle Boats being manufactured within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The boat is painted with depth numbers. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22651-7-08-18. 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 interior view of the Ford River Rouge Complex. Shows view of metal frabricating shop. Heavy duty machinery. Shows steel plates ready to be modified. Shows tool crib against a wall. Time- clock with time cards in rack visable in background. Verso: "Punching shell plates preparatory to construction of first hull." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21989-5-04-18. 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 showing progress made on the construction of the hull of Eagle Boat No. 41 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port quarter. The transom, propeller shaft tunnel, and several stringers and bulkheads are in place. "25830-2-17-19, #43" 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 and elevated view of the Eagle Boat assembly line within the Ford River Rouge Complex. Eagle Boat No. 2 is under construction in the background. Workers assemble a keel in the middleground. Additional material is staged on the floor in the foreground. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22249-5-29-18 with a number 5 above the date. 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 Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" to the Transfer Bed at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its starboard quarter. The boat is almost clear of the building. A transfer-tug is moving the boat. A U.S flag is flown from its stern. "Eagle-1" is painted on the stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. The caption "Eagle is drawn unto transfer table," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22621-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of the launch of the U.S. Shipping Board cargo freighter CRAWL KEYS at Great Lakes Engineering Works, taken from across the slip its being side launched into, off of its port bow. A banner, blurred by the motion of the launch, is hung at midship on the vessel's port side; its discernible portion reads, "A World's Record, This Ship Launched [...]," referring to the freighter's record setting 29 day construction period. A crowd has gathered in the background at the end of the slip, beneath a building with a large "Great Lakes Engineering Works" sign on its roof. "7-29-1918," is printed near the bottom center of the image. The photo is mounted on beige cardboard with a decorative brown border. "Fred Mogk, Photographer, 23 Henry St. River Rouge - Michigan," is stamped on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the output side of an Eagle Boat engine positioned on a stand. These engines were manufactured at Ford Highland Park Plant and then transported to the Ford River Rouge Factory. Two men are seen in the background holding up a large white sheet to aid in photo contrast. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22998-9-12-18. 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 workers attaching plates to the hull of an Eagle Boat at the Ford River Rouge Complex. The photo is captioned, "Jigs are set and bottom plating continues," on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22222-5-27-18. Has a number 4 written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
