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- Description:
- Monochromatic glass plate negative taken of the side-launch of the City of Detroit Fire Department fire tug JAMES BATTLE into a slip on the grounds of the Detroit Shipbuilding Company, as taken from the opposite side of the canal off of the boat's starboard bow. Water splashes around the tug. Scaffolding supporting tracks and a crane stands in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the christening of the race powerboat, MISS DETROIT V. The photo shows a starboard side bow view of the boat which has a painted deck and varnished topsides. A large crowd of spectators is standing on the dock in the background and a young girl is smashing a bottle of champagne at the bow of the boat. One man is standing near the girl and is holding a DYC (Detroit Yacht Club) burgee in his left hand. The photo may have been taken at the Detroit Yacht Club.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass plate negative taken of the launch of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company freighter HARVARD on the grounds of the Detroit Ship Building Company, as taken from off of its port quarter. The freighter has been side-launched into a slip, and water splashed from beneath it. A group of people brace themselves on board the freighter near its stern. A group of spectators watch from the scaffolding beside the slip, and below near the edge of the slip.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
