Sepia-toned photograph depicting rows of Eagle Boat turbine engines and components staged on the floor of the Ford Highland Park Factory, as taken from above

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Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting rows of Eagle Boat turbine engines and components staged on the floor of the Ford Highland Park Factory, as taken from above. Milling machines line both walls of the long narrow room. These engines were manufactured for Ford's Eagle Boats being produced at Ford's River Rouge Complex. The engines produced 2,500 hp. Seventy-five engines were completed with parts enough for 15 more. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23420-10-21-18. 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, Highland Park Factory, and Interiors

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/DDFD6249-0DCD-4E19-834F-582719391238