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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress made plating the hull of Eagle Boat No. 41 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port bow. Several plates have been applied at the bow, as well as in a strip along its side. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. A row of workers are lined up at the tool crib in the adjacent aisle. "25725-2-10-19, #41" is printed in the lower left 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 workers setting wooden forms in place as part of the construction at the Ford River Rouge Complex. The work appears as prep-work for the Eagle Boat transfer bed. One worker uses a surveyor's transit. A steam shovel can be seen working in background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22224-5-27-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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, and regularly spaced wooden forms holding concrete slabs with lengths of rebar sticking out. Piles of wood and dirt run along the length of the strip. Workers have climb ladders up to the trusses that run between the building's columns. A worker is at the controls of the overhead crane in the adjacent aisle on the right. "26787-5-27-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "Laying assembly-line track in 'B' bldg (27 May 1918)," 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of workers beginning to attach plates to the side of Eagle Boat No. 45 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. A single piece of plate near the bow, and a wooden brace running the length of the boat have been installed. Workers are on ladders and boards spanning the tops of the framing pieces. A large piece of plating leans against a column on the right. Shelves and crates of materials, and a tool crib are visible in the adjacent aisle to the right."#45 1:46 P.M. 25860-2-20-19," is printed in the lower left 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 workers installing additional plating to a keel during the manufacture of an Eagle Boat inside of the Ford River Rouge development. Verso: "Further plating is added." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 2169-5-21-18 with a number 2 written above.. 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 exterior of a factory building at the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. Pennsylvania Lines railroad cars loaded with material are in the foreground. Factory is of brick and glass construction, and construction men at work are visible inside. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22000-5-4-18. 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 men working on the assembly of an Eagle Boat keel within Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B." Verso: "Assembly turned over to complete rivetting[sic] on bottom."Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22109-5-16-18. 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 Boats No. 2, 3, 4, and 5 stationed at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Behind boat No. 5, part of a railway crane is visible. Further in the background, a large conveyor spans the frame. Workers are in view, including two on a floating platform on the starboard side of boat No. 3 and 4. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 23161-9-27-18. 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 workers positioning the bow plating of Eagle Boat No. 45 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. The piece is suspended front the overhead crane, as workers standing on the boat's carriage hold it in position. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Shelves and crates of materials are visible in the adjacent aisle to the right."#45 2:46 P.M. 25861-2-20-19," is printed in the lower left 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 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
