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Show 3854 Gerdine- D 1875 Q The chief dangers and difficulties arise from the combination of a drop in velocity with the obstructions in the river bed? A Yes sir. BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q MR. Gerdine, at the time this boat was constructed did you know of this trail from Lees Ferry up to Warm Springs? A No. Q Had you known that trail, would you have had the boat constructed? THE SPECIAL MASTER: I don't think that is pertinent. MR. BLACKMAR: Considering the perils of navigation as compared with overland travel. THE SPECIAL MASTER: He hadn't been on the river at that time; he can not say what he would or would not have done. If he had been on the river then, and had a choice between the two, that is one thing. He didn't know what there was on the river. I do not think it is pertinent Do you intend to ask him whether on these maps are designated these sandbars, and so on? MR. BLACKMAR: I will ask him that. THE SPECIAL MASTER: I don't know whether they are or not. MR. BLACKMAR: I don't, either. |