Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex to the Transfer Bed, as taken off of its starboard quarter

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex to the Transfer Bed, as taken off of its starboard quarter. A transfer-tug is moving the boat. A little more than half the boat is clear of the building. A U.S flag is being flown from its stern. "Eagle-1" painted on the stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. The caption, "Exit Eagle #1," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22619-7-11-18. 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, Factories, Ford River Rouge Complex, Launches, and US Navy

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/A3CC5E5F-B51B-403E-8058-332580673613