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- 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a turbine blade assembly used in the engine of the Eagle Boats, positioned upon a stand with a cloth backdrop. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22839-8-19-18. 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 approximately 33 Eagle Boat lifeboats stored in a fenced field at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Several lifeboats are being fitted with canvas tops by four workers. A road is visible beyond the fence. Portion of open-cab Model T-type vehicle is in the foreground. The caption "Stockpile of lifeboats," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22587-7-05-18. 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 Eagle Boat No. 1 tied to the outfitting dock at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from the over the shore off its port quarter. The boat appears to be nearly complete. A large canvas awning covers the rear deck. Workers paint the hull near the port bow. "Eagle Boat - 1" is painted on the transom. The rail track running parallel to the river used by a rail-mounted crane to lift the turbine engine and other heavy material aboard is in view. U.S.Navy are posted outside of several buildings across the river. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22968-9-06-18 with a No. 1 above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
