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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its stern. A U.S flag is being flown on its stern shown. "Eagle-1" painted on the stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22618-7-11-18. 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 the interior of the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. At left, lumber is stored in racks and on the floor. On the right, a small earthen berm has been placed to contain the flooding. In the background, a blacksmith forge with several anvils is visible. Two motorized tugs are parked in the background as well. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26178-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a completed Eagle Boat being lowered into the Rouge River by the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from the water off of its port quarter. The boat has been dressed with its signal flags, and draped with banners. The towers of the launch elevator have also been draped with banners. Uniformed naval personnel stand on the boat's deck, and spectators watch from a walk way beside the elevator, as well as a small motor boat. "27534-8-15-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 starboard quarter. Heavy wooden scaffolding surrounds the boat, and through it, the hull's plating appears complete. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26366-04-03-19 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 of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, under construction, beside a water tower. Cranes are working behind the building. A train runs on the far right. Men with horses are excavating the launch elevator site in the foreground. Verso: "While assembly bldgs and transfer bed are only half-complete, excavating is begun for launch elevator - foreground." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22028-5-8-18. 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 manufacture of an Eagle Boat at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Keel of Hull number 9 shown. Background shows another boat under construction. Material and supplies staged and stored on floor. Workers riveting Plates mounted on saw horses. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22501-6-22-18 with a number (9) written above the date. 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 completed Eagle Boat hull positioned on the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its port side. Workers and spectators are observing the process. The Launch Control Building is shown in the background behind the bow of the boat. After launching, the boat will be moved to the outfitting station, also located on the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22858-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The boat's port side in is view from its stern. An overhead crane is visible. Three workers are present. One of the factory's support beams is marked "X4." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22344-6-10-18, has a 2 above number. Photo mounted on a linen backing with flap on left side with holes for binding.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting an Eagle Boat Engine atop a make-shift stand within the Ford Highland Park Plant. These engines were manufactured at the Highland Park Plant and then transported to the Ford River Rouge Factory. Men are seen in the background holding up a large white sheet to aid in photo contrast while other workers are observing. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 23000-9-12-18. 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 overlooking a room containing Eagle Boat steam turbine engine parts staged on floor for assembly at the Ford Highland Park Factory. Three workers are shown in conference within the room. The caption, "Assembly of turbine engines at Ford's Highland Pk [Park] plant." is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22943-9-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
