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1. Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1, the first Eagle Boat launched, stationed on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its port bow

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1, the first Eagle Boat launched, stationed on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its port bow. Men stand upon the deck of the boat and atop the elevator towers. Spectators and workers are present. A Superior Dredging Company barge is in the background on the right. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22630-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2. Sepia-toned photograph depicting an Eagle Boat's stern emerging from Building "B" in the background and being moved to the transfer table, in the foreground, at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting an Eagle Boat's stern emerging from Building "B" in the background and being moved to the transfer table, in the foreground, at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Workers and spectators are observing the process. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22853-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

3. Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view of the port side of an Eagle Boat docked at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view of the port side of an Eagle Boat docked at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. . Workers are outfitting the boat. A lifeboat is visible in the water between the bow and railway. The caption, "Outfitting the ship," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22825-8-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

4. Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 2, in stocks and trucks, within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 2, in stocks and trucks, within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Scaffolding has been attached to the entire length of the port side. Material is staged for assembly in the foreground. Workers are also visible. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22575-1-03-18 written above the date is the number (2).. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

5. Sepia-toned photograph of a completed Eagle Boat being lowered into the Rouge River by the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from the water off of its port quarter

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph of a completed Eagle Boat being lowered into the Rouge River by the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from the water off of its port quarter. Its hull has almost broken the surface of the water. The boat has been dressed with its signal flags, and draped with banners. The towers of the launch elevator have also been draped with banners. Uniformed naval personnel stand on the boat's deck, and spectators watch from a walk way beside the elevator, as well as a small motor boat. "27537-8-15-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

6. Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 4 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port quarter

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 4 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port quarter. Scaffolding is suspended from its side. Workers in the background, toward its bow, stand on another scaffold. Another Eagle Boat is being constructed in the background on the right. The caption, "Last plates at Stern," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22530-6-26-18 number (4) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

7. Sepia-toned photograph depicting the port side quarter profile of an Eagle Boat being outfitted at the dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting the port side quarter profile of an Eagle Boat being outfitted at the dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The charthouse and mast are in place. The lifeboat davits are finished. Lifeboats are staged across the river from the boat. Workers finish riveting the top foredeck. A mobile rail-mounted crane is visible to the aft of the boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22758-7-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

8. Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex to the Transfer Bed, as taken off of its starboard quarter

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex to the Transfer Bed, as taken off of its starboard quarter. A transfer-tug is moving the boat. A little more than half the boat is clear of the building. A U.S flag is being flown from its stern. "Eagle-1" painted on the stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. The caption, "Exit Eagle #1," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22619-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

9. Sepia-toned photograph of a completed Eagle Boat being rolled along tracks onto the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from below off of its port quarter

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph of a completed Eagle Boat being rolled along tracks onto the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from below off of its port quarter. The boat has been dressed with its signal flags, and draped with banners. The towers of the launch elevator have also been draped with banners. Uniformed naval personnel stand on the boat's deck, and spectators watch from a walk way beside the elevator. "27529-8-15-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

10. Sepia-toned photograph depicting the first Eagle Boat launched, Eagle Boat No. 1, post launch at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its starboard side

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting the first Eagle Boat launched, Eagle Boat No. 1, post launch at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its starboard side. The boat is now backing away from the elevator launch, and its next stop will be the outfitting dock. Men are standing upon deck of the boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22629-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime