Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacturing of the pattern Eagle Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its stern looking toward its bow

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Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacturing of the pattern Eagle Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its stern looking toward its bow. This pattern boat was later dismantled and used as a template for Eagle Boats to be manufactured at Ford's River Rouge Complex. The caption, "Study or test hull complete. (later dismantled)," is on the verso. Lower left hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22687-7-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, U.S. Navy, Ford Motor Company, Interiors, Factories, and Ford Highland Park Plant

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/CC8CDE0D-EAF4-4C0C-9ED1-702606093080