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Old 01-21-12, 02:56 PM   #3
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The lights were never remove and were relocated several times over the years.
So I'd think they were kept for a reason.
When in home waters you would want to be spotted and recognized as soon as possible. A friendly guardship might shoot first and ask questions later if spotting a darkened ship approaching.
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