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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1, the first Eagle Boat launched, stationed on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its port bow. Men stand upon the deck of the boat and atop the elevator towers. Spectators and workers are present. A Superior Dredging Company barge is in the background on the right. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22630-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting an Eagle Boat's stern emerging from Building "B" in the background and being moved to the transfer table, in the foreground, at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Workers and spectators are observing the process. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22853-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph 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. Its hull has almost broken the surface of the water. 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. "27537-8-15-19," 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 depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex to the Transfer Bed, as taken off of its starboard quarter. A transfer-tug is moving the boat. A little more than half the boat is clear of the building. A U.S flag is being flown from its stern. "Eagle-1" painted on the stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. The caption, "Exit Eagle #1," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22619-7-11-18. 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 a completed Eagle Boat being rolled along tracks onto the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from below 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. "27529-8-15-19," 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 depicting the first Eagle Boat launched, Eagle Boat No. 1, post launch at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its starboard side. The boat is now backing away from the elevator launch, and its next stop will be the outfitting dock. Men are standing upon deck of the boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22629-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being lowered on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. Men are standing on the deck of the boat. Workers are atop the elevator towers. Spectators and workers look on. U.S. Navy personnel observing the launch from the background on the left.. The Elevator Control Building is now visible over the bow of the boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22627-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1, the first Eagle Boat launched, stationed on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its port quarter. Men stand upon the deck of the boat and atop the elevator towers. Spectators and workers are present. The caption, "Eagle is wheeled unto elevator," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22632-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view along the transfer bed rails of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex with the bow of a completed Eagle Boat hull positioned on the launch elevator in the distance. A newsreel cameraman is directly in front of the boat ready to film the launch. Workers and spectators are observing the process. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22859-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its starboard quarter. A U.S Flag is being flown from its stern. "Eagle-1" is painted on the stern. Tow cable is laying on the ground. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. The caption, "First hull complete, ready to go," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22617-7-11-18. 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 a completed Eagle Boat being rolled along the tracks of the transfer table to launched at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, taken from off of its port bow. The boat has been dressed with its signal flags, and draped with banners, and an American flag at its bow. Uniformed naval personnel stand on the boat's deck. Spectators are gathered on the ground below. "27533-8-15-19," 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, 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the view of the first Eagle Boat backing out of it's construction bay as taken from the interior of Building "B" looking toward the Transfer Table off of the boat's bow. Many spectators are outside for the launch of the first Eagle Boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22616-7-11-18. 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 a completed Eagle Boat in the launch elevator of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex having just been lowered into the Rouge River, 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. "27539-8-15-19," 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 depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull approaching the launch elevator and the elevator pit at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Workers and spectators are observing the process. In the background, Hulett Cranes are seen towering over the Rouge River. A dredge is in the river in the background. 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: 22856-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the starboard of a completed Eagle Boat, on the Rouge River, following its launch from the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Men on board near the stern are taking down the boat's dressing of signal flags, and the banners draped along its side has been partially removed. A series of large silos, a smoke stack, and the frame of a building under construction are visible at the complex in the background. "27535-8-15-19," 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 depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull being lowered into the water by the launch elevator while spectators observe from the Launch Control Building of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of the boat's port bow. Workers and Navy personnel are present. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22861-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the interior of the Elevator Control Building at the Ford River Rouge Complex. This machinery is used to control the elevators used in launching the Eagle Boats. The caption, "Interior of elevator-control building," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22643-7-16-18. 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 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull on the transfer bed at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The boat is being moved to the launch elevator, seen in the background. Workers and spectators are observing the process. 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: 22855-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph 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 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 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 depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull being positioned on the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off of its port bow. Workers and spectators are observing the process. The Launch Control Building stands on the left side of the photo. After launching, the boat will be moved to the outfitting station, also located on the Rouge River. The caption, "Ship in position on elevator," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22857-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the starboard side of a completed Eagle Boat being rolled along the tracks of the transfer table to be launched at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The boat has been dressed with its signal flags, and draped with banners, and an American flag at its bow. Uniformed naval personnel stand on the boat's deck. "27530-8-15-19," 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 depicting the interior of the Elevator Control Building at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A series of valves and pressure gauges are shown. This machinery is used to control the elevators used to launching the Eagle Boats. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22644-7-16-18. 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 Eagle Boat No. 1 being lowered on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. Men are standing on the deck of the boat. Workers are atop the Elevator Towers. Spectators and workers look on. U.S. Navy personnel observe the launch in the background on the left. The roof of the Elevator Control Building is visible beyond the bow of the boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22626-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being positioned on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. Men are standing on the deck of the boat. Workers are atop the elevator towers. The boat appears ready to be lowered. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel look on. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22625-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the newly launched Eagle Boat afloat in the Rouge River off of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of the boat's port bow. Workers stand on deck. A dredge, and two rowboats are in the river in the background. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22862-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being positioned at the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. Building "B" is in the background. The corner of the Elevator Control Building is on the right. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel look on. The caption, "transfer table removes ship to end of transfer bed, approaching launch elevator. (See next illustration)" is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22623-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph 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 taken off of its starboard quarter. The boat is almost clear of the building. A transfer-tug is moving the boat. A U.S flag is flown from its stern. "Eagle-1" is painted on the stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. The caption "Eagle is drawn unto transfer table," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22621-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view along the transfer bed of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex toward the bow of a completed Eagle Boat hull that is being lowered into the water by the launch elevator. Workers, naval personnel, and spectators are observing the process. The caption, "Going down," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22860-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1, the first Eagle Boat launched, stationed on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its port side. Men stand upon the deck of the boat and atop the elevator towers. Spectators and workers are present. The photo was taken overlooking a portion of the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22631-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph 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 transfer table outside of building "B" at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its starboard side. A sign posted on the side of the boat reads, "Eagle No. 59, World Record, Built in 10 Days." "26408-04-12-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto and "The 'ten day' ship on transfer table, moving crossways to elevator," 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being launched at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its starboard quarter. The boat is resting in the water with the launch elevator still underneath the boat. Men stand on deck of the boat. Workers are atop the Elevator Towers. Most spectators have left. At the left, Hulett cranes are seen in the distance. The caption, "She's waterborne," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22628-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being positioned on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed off of its port side. Men are standing on the deck of the boat. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel look on. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22624-7-11-18. 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 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. Its hull has almost broken the surface of the water. 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. "27537-8-15-19," 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
- 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull being lowered into the water by the launch elevator while spectators observe from the Launch Control Building of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of the boat's port bow. Workers and Navy personnel are present. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22861-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the interior of the Elevator Control Building at the Ford River Rouge Complex. This machinery is used to control the elevators used in launching the Eagle Boats. The caption, "Interior of elevator-control building," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22643-7-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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 transfer table outside of building "B" at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its starboard side. A sign posted on the side of the boat reads, "Eagle No. 59, World Record, Built in 10 Days." "26408-04-12-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto and "The 'ten day' ship on transfer table, moving crossways to elevator," 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the interior of the Elevator Control Building at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A series of valves and pressure gauges are shown. This machinery is used to control the elevators used to launching the Eagle Boats. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22644-7-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view along the transfer bed of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex toward the bow of a completed Eagle Boat hull that is being lowered into the water by the launch elevator. Workers, naval personnel, and spectators are observing the process. The caption, "Going down," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22860-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull being positioned on the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off of its port bow. Workers and spectators are observing the process. The Launch Control Building stands on the left side of the photo. After launching, the boat will be moved to the outfitting station, also located on the Rouge River. The caption, "Ship in position on elevator," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22857-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting an Eagle Boat's stern emerging from Building "B" in the background and being moved to the transfer table, in the foreground, at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Workers and spectators are observing the process. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22853-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view along the transfer bed rails of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex with the bow of a completed Eagle Boat hull positioned on the launch elevator in the distance. A newsreel cameraman is directly in front of the boat ready to film the launch. Workers and spectators are observing the process. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22859-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1, the first Eagle Boat launched, stationed on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from off its port side. Men stand upon the deck of the boat and atop the elevator towers. Spectators and workers are present. The photo was taken overlooking a portion of the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22631-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being lowered on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. Men are standing on the deck of the boat. Workers are atop the Elevator Towers. Spectators and workers look on. U.S. Navy personnel observe the launch in the background on the left. The roof of the Elevator Control Building is visible beyond the bow of the boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22626-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society