Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being positioned at the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 being positioned at the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. Building "B" is in the background. The corner of the Elevator Control Building is on the right. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel look on. The caption, "transfer table removes ship to end of transfer bed, approaching launch elevator. (See next illustration)" is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22623-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

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

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/19A4EE0A-2E3A-4B33-AFC0-041190971819