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

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

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Ford River Rouge Complex, Launches, and US Navy

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/F92AABDC-7457-4A67-B917-336077069356