Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 2 tied to the outfitting dock at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex

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

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Ford River Rouge Complex, Rouge River, and US Navy

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/57440D5C-290E-45D2-A085-839027792966