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The twin jet "Little Squirt" rolled at Mile 4 for repairs. After temporary repairs the trip was abandoned and a new start made June 18. This boat became known as the "Big Red." It completed the run through the Grand Canyon in June

Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1960, May 04
Call number: mssMarston papers V176/0008
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The 24-ft. jet boat "Little Squirt" rolled at Mile 4
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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
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Rod Sanderson and Danny Daniels in the "Twin." Paria Riffle. Just prior to the start down the Marble and Grand Canyons
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Marston and the Twins before 1947, June Green River run. Posed for Tribune news photog
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