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Show 4505 Caldwell- D 2525 A They were equipped with out- board motors. The boats were as has been described, line up tandem, and the motor was on the stern of the rear boat; two in tandem. Q Will you just describe the progress of that trip down the river, with particular reference to rapids and sandbars? A I haven't made any particular effect to memorize incidents, but I recall the whirlpool rapids, and some rapids at the Bed Rock dam site, I think they called it Bed Rock rapids. Those are the only rapids I recall. Q Did you say Bed Rock rapids? A I think so, yes sir. Q Do you recall whether or not your party stopped at the Bed Rock rapids or not? A Yes, I think that we did. Q Did you make any examination of the rock ledges in the river bed? A I made just a casual examination. Q To what extend did your examination go? A Well, just from what I could see, standing on the bank. Q Did you take any soundings as to the depth of the water? A I didn't take any; I don't recall that anybody did. Q Did you encounter any difficulties with sandbars? A We were occasionally caught on sandbars with our boats. Q Have you any recollection as to how often that occurred? |