Sepia-toned photograph of the starboard side of a completed Eagle Boat being rolled along the tracks of the transfer table to be launched at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph of the starboard side of a completed Eagle Boat being rolled along the tracks of the transfer table to be launched at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The boat has been dressed with its signal flags, and draped with banners, and an American flag at its bow. Uniformed naval personnel stand on the boat's deck. "27530-8-15-19," 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

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/00427146-2A17-436F-AAB8-465535123808