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The 26-ft. outboard craft built by Anchor Boat in Salt Lake City which attempted a run up the Grand Canyon in 1960, June. They were unable to top Vulcan Rapid. "Rapid Eater." "Ben Hurt." "Ugh!"

Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1960, June 09
Call number: mssMarston papers V176/0001.01
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Mercury motors on stern of the "Rapid Eater," one of the 26-ft. boats built for the attempt to run up the Grand Canyon in 1960, June. Salt Lake City
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