Comments by "Arthur Mosel" (@arthurmosel808) on "Drachinifel" channel.

  1. The US Navy did participate in these patrols after the War of 1812; whoever, US participation was periodic due to funding and the small size of the US Navy. This participation was in coordination with the Royal Navy..
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  2. The Montana's decrease in speed was due to limitations based on the Panama Canal's size. To obtain greater speed and gun powere, the necessary ship size would not fit through the canal. The 12 guns were to deal with the rumors of future battleships of Japan and Germany. So, the Montana's speed was reduced so that the greater number of guns on a ship that could use the canal.
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