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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 2 tied to the outfitting dock at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The rail track seen running parallel to the river is used by a rail-mounted crane to lift the turbine engine and other heavy material aboard. Workers are present. A wooden derrick is seen in the background excavating and shaping the bank of the Rouge River for future dredging. The caption, "Eagle boat docked for fitting out and installation of engines," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22969-9-06-18 with a No. 2 above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the framing being added to the plated keel of an Eagle Boat No. 4, viewed from above its bow facing its stern, at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Additional material staged on floor. An overhead crane is visible in the background. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22248-5-29-18 with a number 4 above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers at the Ford River Rouge Complex working on plating for an Eagle Boat in the foreground as Eagle Boat No. 2 is visible in the background with plates attached to its keel. The photo is captioned, "Engine bed and first bulkhead are set" on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22220-5-27-18. Has a number 2 written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 2 at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex as viewed from off its starboard bow. Much of the framing, bulkheads, and plating are completed. Workers are present. Material is staged and stored on the floor. The caption, "Hull growing," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22480-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of an Eagle Boat steam turbine engine at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed facing one of its long sides. 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: 23872-12-02-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a completed Eagle Boat being lowered into the Rouge River by the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from the water off of its port quarter. The boat has been dressed with its signal flags, and draped with banners. The towers of the launch elevator have also been draped with banners. Uniformed naval personnel stand on the boat's deck, and spectators watch from a walk way beside the elevator, as well as a small motor boat. "27534-8-15-19," 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a worker and a large pump on a cart inside the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The pump's suction pipe is submerged. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26176-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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. A large work gang poses beside the keel, which has some bilge plates attached, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 7:30 am. Three overhead cranes are positioned to assist in the record try. The crane in the foreground has a sign, that reads, "Pawling & Harnischfeler Co., Milwaukee, Wis., 5 ton, No.5444." Material is staged on the floor. The next bay is being used to stockpile kegs of rivets. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26293-04-02-19 with a #59 and 7:30 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of showing progress made on the construction of the hull of Eagle Boat No. 38 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. "25633-2-3-19, #37" 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers attaching framing and bulkheads to the hull of Eagle Boat No. 5 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed off of the boat's starboard bow. Plates are staged on the floor and an overhead crane is visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22474-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
