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

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

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Ford River Rouge Complex, and Interiors

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/51C43D12-EFC8-4CC6-964F-873436378989