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Show 283 refer to as the place where the big boat get stuck was at Miles 15.5; is that correct? A I am rather inclined to doubt that. I must have mentioned Mile 7.8, as that is the location where the large boat got stuck. Q 7.8? A Mile 7.8. Q I did not get it in my notes if you did. I will not take time on it. And when you got to the 15 mile point, and from there up, at Miles 16.8, 19.5 and 20.9, you encountered some bars? A Yes, sir. Q Then at point 21.5, and from there to point 50? A Yes, sir. Q Did you strike any bars in that area? A Continuously. That is, I say " continuously." They are shown on this map in Exhibit 10, and located in the text definitely. Q Between points 33 and 34, you had quite serious difficulty, did you? A Between Miles 33 and 34, there are indications of a crossing bar upon which both boats got stuck. Q I believe you stated that the crossing bars were especially troublesome at Miles 40.4, 43. and 46.5; is that correct? A ( Examining exhibit) 46.4 might be a little closer; 2246 |