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The two 24-ft. Thunderbirds at Mile 4. The "Big Red" fouled rocks at Mile 3 1/2 and is being bailed. After temporary repairs, the trip was abandoned and the boats run back to Lees Ferry

Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1960, May
Call number: mssMarston papers V176/0006
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