Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" to the transfer bed at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" to the transfer bed at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. The transfer-tug has cleared the boat from the building and is positioning it for travel to the Launch Elevators. A U.S flag is being flown from its stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22622-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, US Navy, Launches, Ford Motor Company, Factories, and Ford River Rouge Complex

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/79FD7EF3-2789-41F1-8A65-211920009640