Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view along the transfer bed rails of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex with the bow of a completed Eagle Boat hull positioned on the launch elevator in the distance

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view along the transfer bed rails of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex with the bow of a completed Eagle Boat hull positioned on the launch elevator in the distance. A newsreel cameraman is directly in front of the boat ready to film the launch. Workers and spectators are observing the process. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22859-8-19-18. 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, US Navy, and Launches

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/2E8D109F-A7C3-4BB4-B7BC-214082770833