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, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from above the boat's port bow. Workers on scaffolds rivet the hull's plates, while other workers installing Bilge Plates. Two more rows of plating remain to be installed. A sign posted on the boat's bow reads, "The Worlds Record for Boat Building and Launching is 14 Days Held by Great Lakes Engineering Co., Target for Ford Eagle Builders: 10 Days, CAN WE BEAT IT?" The time of photo is 3:00 pm. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26318-04-03-19 with a #59 and 3:00 pm 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/AE7D8B72-D0A7-418E-89F2-060704826744