"It is, but it was given to them to house their eastern navy. Supposedly to help curb piracy." Jacques snorted. Handy didn't know the history nor the politics involved, but he did keenly recall the issue of piracy in the eastern ocean off the Equestrian and Griffonian coasts was a major issue during the talks in Canterlot. If Jacques' reaction was anything to go by, the Black Isles weren't holding up their end of whatever deal was made.