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211. 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

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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. Workers work on the keel, which now has the framing and some bulkheads are now in place, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 8:30 am. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26294-04-02-19 with a #59 and 8:30 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

212. Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The port side of the boat is show, and materials are staged on the floor below. An overhead crane is visible. Two support beams for the factory are marked "X5." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22342-6-10-18, 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

213. Sepia-toned photograph of the interior of the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph of the interior of the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. A lone worker is shown observing the flooded conditions near the foreground. Supplies and equipment have been removed from the floor and placed on tables and benches. A large bandsaw is in the background. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26179-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

214. Sepia-toned photograph showing the excavation of a canal and elevator for launching Eagle Boats at the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph showing the excavation of a canal and elevator for launching Eagle Boats at the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development . Steam shovels are shown at work. Bracing for elevator and canal is in place. The Rouge River in background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22353-6-10-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing. Flap on left side with holes for mounting is binding.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

215. Sepia-toned photograph showing the bow and port side view of a Ford Eagle Boat hull and keel during construction within Building B of the company's River Rouge development

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph showing the bow and port side view of a Ford Eagle Boat hull and keel during construction within Building B of the company's River Rouge development. The boat is in stocks with bracing, on a set of rails. The factory also contains an overhead crane and several men working. Keel has a large number 1 visible on bow. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22311-6-5-18. Above the number is a small "(1)." 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

216. Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 stationed at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 stationed at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The boat is complete, and U.S. Navy personnel are taking control. The port side life ring is stenciled with, "U.S.S. EAGLE - 1." Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23476-10-30-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

217. 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. Workers work on the keel, which now has upper framing and bulkheads are riveted in place, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 9:45 am. The caption, "Bulkheads spaced and rivitted [sic] in place," is on the verso. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26296-04-02-19 with a #59 and 9:45 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

218. Sepia-toned photograph of showing progress made on the construction of the hull of Eagle Boat No. 39 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port quarter

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph of showing progress made on the construction of the hull of Eagle Boat No. 39 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port quarter. The propeller shaft tunnel, and several stringers and bulkheads are in place. The tool crib and shelves of materials are visible in the adjacent aisle on the right. "25634-2-3-19, #39" is printed in the lower left corner of the recto, and "6A3, Shaft tunnel in place at stern," is handwritten on the verso. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

219. Black and white photograph taken overlooking work to convert building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex from manufacture of Eagle Boats to that of automobiles

Description:
Black and white photograph taken overlooking work to convert building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex from manufacture of Eagle Boats to that of automobiles. The strip at the center of the photo, in one of the inner aisles of the building, has been mostly filled with dirt, with regularly spaced divots left in it. Workers use a ramp to carry wheelbarrows to what appears to be a small motorized cement mixer beside the strip. A pile of wood is in the foreground. One of the building's restrooms is visible on the left. "26788-5-27-19," 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

220. Sepia-toned photograph showing the construction of Buildings A and B--the Eagle Boat assembly buildings--at the Ford River Rouge Complex, taken at ground level

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph showing the construction of Buildings A and B--the Eagle Boat assembly buildings--at the Ford River Rouge Complex, taken at ground level. Workers and cranes mounted on rail cars work on the buildings. Left side of photograph shows extra rail dollies stored. Verso: " Steel structure work - "A" & "B" bldgs, (assembly plants for ship hulls)." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22030-5-8-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime