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

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 above the boat's starboard bow. Workers perched atop the hull are riveting and laying deck plates. Large air manifolds are visible on the surface of the hull. The caption, "Workmen on deck," is printed on the verso. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26367-04-05-19 with a #59 written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1919-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Ford River Rouge Complex, and Interiors

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/9C1D5C64-4258-4F6A-B32C-403649517834