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- 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:
- Monochromatic glass plate negative of taken of a photograph, pinned in place on a wooden surface, of the moored separate bow and stern portions of the Great Lakes Transit Corporation freighter NORTHERN QUEEN after it was cut in half at the Buffalo Dry Dock Company to be moved to the Atlantic. Another freighter and a row of hoppers are visible along the river in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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
