Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being lowered on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being lowered on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. Men are standing on the deck of the boat. Workers are atop the elevator towers. Spectators and workers look on. U.S. Navy personnel observing the launch from the background on the left.. The Elevator Control Building is now visible over the bow of the boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22627-7-11-18. 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, US Navy, and Launches

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/78B905E5-5A7C-4DE2-9BF2-639415320514