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The "Esmeralda" starts down the Canyon in 1949. Lees Ferry. Left to right: Robinsln; Taylor; Hudson; Marston; Edward Hudson is back of his dad. National Park Service photo
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The "Esmeralda" and crew before the start at Lees Ferry. Left to right: Marston, Taylor, Hudson, Hudson and Robinson
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The "Esmeralda" and crew at Lees Ferry. Marston; Taylor; Edward Hudson; Ed Hudson; Robinson
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Willie Taylor and Edward Hudson fueling the "Esmeralda" prior to the start from Lees Ferry
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The "Esmeralda" starting on test run up into Glen Canyon. Left to right: Taylor; Mrs. Hudson; Mrs. Robinson; Ed Hudson; and Bestor Robinson
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The crew of the motorboat "Hudson" before the start from Lees Ferry. Dock Marston; Joe Desloge; Guy Forcier. The "Esmeralda" is at the right
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