By the time Prussia agreed to purchase the vessel, the war was over. The French government nevertheless initially refused to transfer the vessel, due to Arman's repeated attempts to obscure the intended buyer, first the Confederate Navy and then the Prussian Navy.
By the time Prussia agreed to buy the ship, the conflict had ended. Despite this, the French government initially declined to hand over the vessel due to Arman's persistent efforts to conceal the intended buyer, first the Confederate Navy and then the Prussian Navy.