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Show 98 Q Then, beginning at the head of the first rapids, at the head of Cataract Canyon, from there up to the confluence of the Green and the Colorado River, back up the Green to Greenriver, Utah, it is your judgment that a motorboat would have no trouble in making that upward journey? A I think that a motorboat could make the journey. Q Without any insurmountable difficulties? A Without any insurmountable difficulties; yes. The Special Master: Is that all? By Mr. Blackmar: Q But with plenty of trouble? A There would be a great deal of trouble, yes. Q With the attendant danger of sandbars and rocks? A Yes, sir. Mr. Blackmar: That is all. By Mr. Farnsworth: Q And would be able to successfully avoid them, as you did coming down, if they knew their business; is that not true? A Yes. Of course, almost anything is possible, with men of strength and courage and ability. Yes, it could be done, I am sure. Q Well, if they were competent men and knew how to operate a boat, they would do it without mishap in all probability, would they not? A They would do it, but I can not say without mishap, 2058 |
