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Show 508 " While I was not navigating the boat, or responsible for it, I did discuss appearance of the water surface with the navigator, and we exchanged opinions as to where the best water was likely to be found on many occasions.[ R1269] " THE SPECIAL MASTER: Now you can answer the question. " A. So far as navigating the boat is concerned, the only value of these maps is in giving a certain amount of warning as to what may be in store for you a short distance down stream. " BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: " Q. These maps are of a survey seventeen years ago. Suppose you had a survey the previous year? " A. To be of value to the navigator, a survey would necessarily be of an entirely different type. There is nothing in these maps to show where the channel is, other than what may be anticipated as a result of noting the curvature of the stream. " Q. Supposing you had a chart like the Coast Survey chart, showing where the channel was in the previous September, wouldn't that have been of some assistance? " A. No, your Honor. " Q. None? " A. Practically none. " BY MR. BLACKMAR: " Q. Why is that, Colonel? " A. Because each freshet establishes bars in substantially |