Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing Eagle Boats in stocks with bracing upon rails

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing Eagle Boats in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat's starboard side is show, from its bow. Workers are installing plates. The boat's keel is marked with the number 3. A factory support beam is marked "X6." Right side of photo shows another ship being manufactured. Verso: "First row of plates." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22347-6-10-18. 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

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, United States Navy, Interiors, Ford River Rouge Complex, and World War I

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/BBE364DF-A883-4A2E-A516-543804363115