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Show 3761 Stone- D 1782 rather simply; our supplies consisted of flour, some potatoes, bacon, and baking powder, salt and pepper; I believe we also had ham, and some honey. Q You did not state whether these boats were covered in at all. A They were intended to be docked over, water proof and air tight fore and aft of the one cock- pit where the cars-man sat; but unfortunately they were not constructed that way, and had nothing but a canvas flap over the bow, a very flimsy affair over the stern. Q So they were practically open boats? A They were practically open boats, yes. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q Just describe the progress of that trip from Greenriver, Utah, to the mouth of the San Rafael. A From Greenriver, Utah, to the mouth of the San Rafael there just a few what we call riffles. Q In the stretch of about twenty- five miles did you have any difficulty in taking boats through there, any groundings? A No sir, not that I now recall; there were some patches of swift water, but we had no serious difficulty. Q Do you recall whether or not the boats grounded at any place? A They grounded quite a number of times between Greenriver |
