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Show 712 " Q. And how much on the smaller boats? " A. I imagine the smaller boats drew about four inches BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: " Q. Are you sure of that? " A. I couldn't swear to it; that is just as I remember it; the heavier boats drew about six inches, the lighter boats about four inches. " THE SPECIAL MASTER: That is a good deal lean draft than any boat that has been testified to. BY MR. BLACKMAR; " Q. Do you know where these boats were built? " A. They was built in Long Beach, I believe. " Q. Long Beach, California? " A. Yes sir. " Q. Did you have anything to do with the building of the boats? " A. No sir. " Q. Did the boats have any other power other than oars? " A. No sir, just the oars. " Q. All of than row boats? " A. Yes sir," R. 1708- 1710. Starting from Greenriver, Utah, they had no difficulties for the first five miles, but after that, they encountered difficulties in going over riffles. He believes the boat he had was the heaviest loaded, and there were several places where it dragged on the bottom, not enough to stick, but enough to catch in the water, which |
