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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat, starboard quarter toward the camera, in stocks with bracing atop rails. A man works on the keel and hull. Keel has a large number 2 on it. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22316-6-3-18. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing an Eagle Boat being outfitted within Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, as taken from above the boat's stern. Elevated bins line the corridor. The ship's wheel has been installed mid-ship. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22376-6-12-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the a stern view of a Ford Eagle Boat hull under construction within Building B of the company's River Rouge development. In the background, a more complete boat is visible. Both boats are in stocks with bracing. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22310-6-5-18. "(1),'s is written above that number. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat is viewed from its bow. Its keel is installed. An overhead crane is visible in the background. The support beams for the factory's roof are numbered 5 through 19. The first beam is "X4." Material is staged on the floor. No workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22349-6-10-18 the number 5 appears above the date. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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. Shows ship in background [ Has number 3 written next to it]. A keel is being assembled in the foreground, and a more complete ship is being worked on in the background. The number 3 has been handwritten beside the keel in the foreground, and 7 has been handwritten beside the hull in the background. Many workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22351-6-10-18 the number 7 appears above the date. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Press release from the Committee on Public Information, dated March 17, 1918, concerning the history of the name chosen for the Eagle Boats, built by the Ford Motor Company for World War I. The document lists past vessels named EAGLE which took part in conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War to the Spanish-American War.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat's port side is show from its bow. A worker on a ladder installs plates. Its keel is marked with the number 4. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22348-6-10-18 the number 4 appears above the date. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photograph depicting the Ford Motor Company center assembly line for World War I Eagle Boats at Building B in the company's River Rouge development. There is a keel being laid in foreground. In the background a partially completed Eagle Boat hull is visible. Several workers are also in the scene. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22663-7-8-18. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The port side of the boat is show, and materials are staged on the floor below. An overhead crane is visible. Two support beams for the factory are marked "X5." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22342-6-10-18, has a 2 above number. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The boat's port side from the bow is shown. Men work on the keel and hull. The keel has a large number 1 on it. Verso: "Bilge plates yet to be placed." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22341-6-10-18. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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. Show two of the three assembly lines are being used. One ship is marked 2 and the other 3. One of the factory support beams is marked "X6." Verso marked with credit to Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22345-6-10-18. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The boat's port side in is view from its stern. An overhead crane is visible. Three workers are present. One of the factory's support beams is marked "X4." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22344-6-10-18, has a 2 above number. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The boat's port side from the bow is shown. A man is working on keel and hull, and three other workers are in view. Keel has a large number 3 on it. Steel plates are staged on the floor. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22317-6-8-18. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the Eagle Boat assembly line in Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development . A carriage is being assembled in the foreground. The number 8 has been handwritten next to it. Two partial hulls, hand labeled 4 and 6, are in the background. Workers are present. Verso: "Carriage Complete". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22352-6-10-18. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The port side of the boat from its bow is in view. Men work on the keel and hull. An overhead crane is visible. Scaffolding is attached to the hull. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22342-6-10-18, has a 1 above number. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of factory in Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. The center bay shown looking toward the side bay. Workers are present. Material is staged. A photographer stands on an elevated platform with a camera mounted on a tripod. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22080-5-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of factory building in Ford's River Rouge development with men laying support beams on rail transport used in ship construction. The center bay shown. An automobile is shown beside a photographer with a camera on a tripod. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22079-5-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat [bow view] in stocks with bracing and on rails. Foreground shows men riveting and welding. Overhead crane also visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22313-6-5-18. Above the number is a small "(5)." 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photograph showing the stern and propeller of a World War I Ford Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing. Verso has " Screw and rudder in place." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22652-7-8-18. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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 photo shows one of the Eagle Boats under construction, as taken from the floor looking head-on from the bow to the stern. The keel is being manufactured. An overhead crane is visible in the background. Several workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22350-6-10-18 the number 6 appears above the date. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing boats in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat in the foreground is being worked on. Another boat under construction is visible beyond in the background. Verso: "View of ship from stern." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22346-6-10-18 has a 3 above the date. 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of factory in Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. The center bay shown looking toward the side bay. Workers are present. Material is staged. A photographer stands on an elevated platform with a camera mounted on a tripod. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22080-5-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The boat's port side from the bow is shown. A man is working on keel and hull, and three other workers are in view. Keel has a large number 3 on it. Steel plates are staged on the floor. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22317-6-8-18. 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
- 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. Show two of the three assembly lines are being used. One ship is marked 2 and the other 3. One of the factory support beams is marked "X6." Verso marked with credit to Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22345-6-10-18. 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
- 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. Shows ship in background [ Has number 3 written next to it]. A keel is being assembled in the foreground, and a more complete ship is being worked on in the background. The number 3 has been handwritten beside the keel in the foreground, and 7 has been handwritten beside the hull in the background. Many workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22351-6-10-18 the number 7 appears above the date. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The boat's port side in is view from its stern. An overhead crane is visible. Three workers are present. One of the factory's support beams is marked "X4." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22344-6-10-18, has a 2 above number. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat, starboard quarter toward the camera, in stocks with bracing atop rails. A man works on the keel and hull. Keel has a large number 2 on it. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22316-6-3-18. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing an Eagle Boat being outfitted within Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, as taken from above the boat's stern. Elevated bins line the corridor. The ship's wheel has been installed mid-ship. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22376-6-12-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The boat's port side from the bow is shown. Men work on the keel and hull. The keel has a large number 1 on it. Verso: "Bilge plates yet to be placed." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22341-6-10-18. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing boats in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat in the foreground is being worked on. Another boat under construction is visible beyond in the background. Verso: "View of ship from stern." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22346-6-10-18 has a 3 above the date. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat is viewed from its bow. Its keel is installed. An overhead crane is visible in the background. The support beams for the factory's roof are numbered 5 through 19. The first beam is "X4." Material is staged on the floor. No workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22349-6-10-18 the number 5 appears above the date. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the Eagle Boat assembly line in Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development . A carriage is being assembled in the foreground. The number 8 has been handwritten next to it. Two partial hulls, hand labeled 4 and 6, are in the background. Workers are present. Verso: "Carriage Complete". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22352-6-10-18. 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
- 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 photo shows one of the Eagle Boats under construction, as taken from the floor looking head-on from the bow to the stern. The keel is being manufactured. An overhead crane is visible in the background. Several workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22350-6-10-18 the number 6 appears above the date. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the a stern view of a Ford Eagle Boat hull under construction within Building B of the company's River Rouge development. In the background, a more complete boat is visible. Both boats are in stocks with bracing. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22310-6-5-18. "(1),'s is written above that number. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of factory building in Ford's River Rouge development with men laying support beams on rail transport used in ship construction. The center bay shown. An automobile is shown beside a photographer with a camera on a tripod. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22079-5-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat's port side is show from its bow. A worker on a ladder installs plates. Its keel is marked with the number 4. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22348-6-10-18 the number 4 appears above the date. 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
- Description:
- Press release from the Committee on Public Information, dated March 17, 1918, concerning the history of the name chosen for the Eagle Boats, built by the Ford Motor Company for World War I. The document lists past vessels named EAGLE which took part in conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War to the Spanish-American War.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photograph showing the stern and propeller of a World War I Ford Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing. Verso has " Screw and rudder in place." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22652-7-8-18. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat [bow view] in stocks with bracing and on rails. Foreground shows men riveting and welding. Overhead crane also visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22313-6-5-18. Above the number is a small "(5)." 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The port side of the boat is show, and materials are staged on the floor below. An overhead crane is visible. Two support beams for the factory are marked "X5." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22342-6-10-18, has a 2 above number. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The port side of the boat from its bow is in view. Men work on the keel and hull. An overhead crane is visible. Scaffolding is attached to the hull. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22342-6-10-18, has a 1 above number. 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
- Description:
- Black and white photograph depicting the Ford Motor Company center assembly line for World War I Eagle Boats at Building B in the company's River Rouge development. There is a keel being laid in foreground. In the background a partially completed Eagle Boat hull is visible. Several workers are also in the scene. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22663-7-8-18. 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
- 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