Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being launched at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its starboard quarter

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being launched at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its starboard quarter. The boat is resting in the water with the launch elevator still underneath the boat. Men stand on deck of the boat. Workers are atop the Elevator Towers. Most spectators have left. At the left, Hulett cranes are seen in the distance. The caption, "She's waterborne," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22628-7-11-18. 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/ED2C6499-D54D-414E-AC34-335283326860