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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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. Workers work on the keel, which now has the upper framing and more bulkheads are now in place, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 9:30 am. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26295-04-02-19 with a #59 and 9:30 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the steel framework of view of Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B" during its construction. The foreground shows the foundation and rails for the transfer bed. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22064-5-13-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of an Eagle Boat steam turbine engine at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed facing one of its corners. Its controls are visible on the right. A sign mounted on top of the engine reads, "2,500 Horse Power, Steam Turbine Engine, Used in Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company." Other engines are in the background. Seventy-five engines were built with enough parts for 15 more. The caption, "Complete turbine power-plant assembly," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23873-12-02-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the construction of the elevator for launching Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A crane moves a large wooden log while another crane sets metal beams. A steam shovel is excavating in the background. Workers and stored materials are also in view. The caption "Pit complete, elevator under construction," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22525-6-26-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of Eagle Boat No.1, moored at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from land off of its port bow. The boat appears nearly complete. Painters are finishing their work. Workers pump fuel aboard from a tank car on rails beside the shore. On the Verso: "Eagle #1 complete." Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23482-10-30-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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 off the boat's port bow. Workers atop the hull are completing the deck plating. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26371-04-07-19 with a #59 written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the construction of the elevator used to launch Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers work on concrete forms and execavate by hand. A crane mounted on a rail car is on the right. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22582-7-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
