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Show 3244 Dent- D 1269 A I did not. Q Colonel, I want to ask you, did you find these maps that you had with you any aid to the operation of the boats, and if so, to what extent? A For a man unfamiliar with the river -- THE SPECIAL MASTER: Just a minutes. I didn't understand the Colonel navigated the boats. I understood Baldwin navigated them. MR. BLACKMAR: Colonel Dent was along with him, and had the map out all of the time. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Wouldn't you better ask him how much, if at all, he personally used the map? BY MR. BLACKMAR: Q How much did you use the maps? THE SPECIAL MASTER: If at all. A For a good part of the time I had the map in front of me, and watched for the bends, changes in curvature, and by watching the contours, watched for places where excess slope indicated in general that rapids might be anticipated. 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. THE SPECIAL MASTER: Now you can answer the question. A So far as navigating the boat is concerned, the only value of |
