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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of showing progress made on the construction of the hull of Eagle Boat No. 38 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port quarter. The transom, propeller shaft tunnel, and several stringers and bulkheads are in place. "25633-2-3-19, #37" 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 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 the ground below boat's port quarter. The propeller support and the machine used to install the propeller shaft are in place beneath the stern. Scaffolding surrounds the sides of the boat, and a worker stands on it near the transom. The caption, "Shaft is installed," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26370-04-07-19 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 depicting a view overlooking the assembly of the keel for Eagle Boat No. 8, from above its bow looking aft toward the keels of Eagle Boats No. 7 and 6, within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers have installed the bilge plates and one bulkhead. A small tractor is being driven by a worker at the lower left. Other workers are present. The caption, "Ship No. 8 with numbers 7 & 6 in the background, is on the verso." Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22662-7-08-18 with a (8) 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 showing the construction of a Ford Eagle Boat hull within Building B of the company's River Rouge development. Three men are shown working. The boat is in stocks with bracing atop a set of rails. An overhead crane is suspended in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22312-6-5-18. Above the number is a small "(2)." Photo mounted on a linen backing with flap on left side with holes for mounting.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of workers waiting at the window of a tool crib on the side of an an unused aisle within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Tracks run along the center of the aisle. A pneumatic tool has been left atop a metal plate on saw horses in the foreground on the left. Metal plates are leaned inside of bins along the sides of the aisle. Other figures walk along the aisle in the background. On the right, in the adjacent aisle, two Eagle Boats, including Eagle Boat No. 52, are under construction. Scaffolding has been set up beside their hulls. "26783-5-27-19," 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
- 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 above the boat's stern. Workers stand atop the boat's newly completed decks. "#59, 26372-04-07-19," is printed in the lower left corner of the recto and "8A-11 Decks Complete," 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 depicting workers plating the hull of Eagle Boat No. 2 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The stern and port sides of the boat are shown. A mobile work platform and overhead crane are also visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22471-6-18-18 has (2) 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 workers assembling the framing and bulkheads atop wooden braces in the construction of an Eagle Boat at the Ford River Rouge Complex. An overhead crane is visible. The photo is captioned, " First bulkheads at stern" on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22218-5-27-18. Has a number 1 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 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 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
