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Show 3238 Dent- D 1263 undoubtedly a sand movement that was causing this surface wave motion, but the motion down the river was not fast. In navigating these we turned the boat substantially into the trough, and simply the current carried us over wave after wave, with practically no rocking; and if we could catch this formation of the smooth form in time no as to get the boat into position, there was practically no difficulty. But if we were plowing ahead, expecting to go through a point where it was merely choppy, and the waves suddenly formed, before we could slow the boat down and the boatman take the oars and get the boat into position, we frequently shipped considerable water. I estimate at one time, plunging into a single wave, we got about ten gallons. Q You mean normally you got in the trough of the wave and simply floated down sideways? A Yes sir. Q Did you shut off your power? A Yes sir, we shut the power off, or slowed down materially for those chops, and then if necessary, if the smooth form stated to materialize, we shut the power off instantly, and the boatman took the oars. Q Was there any difficulty in getting through? A No sir; we would drift through at probably three or four miles |