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

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. Workers work on the keel, which now has upper framing and bulkheads are riveted in place, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 9:45 am. The caption, "Bulkheads spaced and rivitted [sic] in place," is on the verso. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26296-04-02-19 with a #59 and 9:45 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime
Subject Topic:
Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Ford River Rouge Complex, and Interiors
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/687EC4CB-DECA-4B36-8163-217575683400