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, of the boat completed and on the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port bow. A sign posted on the side of the boat reads, "Eagle No. 59, World Record, Built in 10 Days." "26404-04-12-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto and "'Ten Day' ship on launching elevator ready to be lowered into water," is typewritten on a strip of paper affixed to the verso. The photo is 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 Launches

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/4963217A-CEFE-40FA-82E3-591211588811