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Rick · 24th July 2017, 03:57 PM

Mr. Google seems to imply that cannon were not unusual on flatboats and keelboats; probably to deter Indian attacks and or river pirates.
The lining may have been inserted due to the brass becoming 'honeycombed' with age and use.

24th July 2017, 03:57 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Mr. Google seems to imply that cannon were not unusual on flatboats and keelboats; probably to deter Indian attacks and or river pirates. The lining may have been inserted due to the brass becoming 'honeycombed' with age and use.