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we have an eye for a bargain… I could see us taking those off your hands, especially since they already appear to be flying the flag… 
The photo was taken near Detroit, so this is probably in deference to the 1817 Rush Bagot Treaty. Although that there ship sports a treaty-compliant single cannon of less than 18lbs, it does exceed the allowed displacement of 100 tons. Violations of the treaty for ceremonial purposes are generally met with mutual good will, provided a bit of notice is given. That said, we did object (IIRC successfully) to the arming of Great Lakes Coast Guard ships post 9/11 on the basis of that treaty…
