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The twin jet "Little Squirt" rolled on the bank at Mile 4 for repair. After temporary patching the party returned to Lees Ferry and abandoned the trip until June 18 when a complete run of the Canyon was made. This boat became known as the "Big Red."

Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1960, May 04
Call number: mssMarston papers V176/0009
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