Trireme - Wikipedia
A trireme (/ ˈtraɪriːm / TRY-reem; from Latin trirēmis [1] 'with three banks of oars'; cf. Ancient Greek: τριήρης, romanized: triḗrēs[2], lit. 'three-rower') was an ancient vessel and a type of …
Trireme | Ancient Greece, Naval Warfare & Oarsmen | Britannica
trireme, oar-powered warship that reached its highest point of development in the eastern Mediterranean during the 5th century bce.
Trireme - World History Encyclopedia
May 31, 2012 · The trireme (Greek: triērēs) was the devastating warship of the ancient Mediterranean with three banks of oars. Fast, manoeuvrable, and with a bronze-sheathed...
Why the trireme was the naval superweapon of ancient Greece
At the height of Greek maritime power, no vessel had greater influence than the trireme. Developed during the late Archaic period and perfected by the fifth century BCE, it had come …
This ancient Greek warship ruled the Mediterranean
Fast, maneuverable, and dangerous, the trireme was the most feared ship in ancient Greece. With powerful bronze rams and the ability to turn on a dime, it would leave enemy ships dead …
History of Ancient Trireme - Floating Naval Museum Battleship ...
The Trireme was an ancient rowing warship with 3 rows of oars on each side and a rower on each oar. Fully manned, she could sail unprecedentedly for her standard season speed (8.6 knots) …
Naval Battles: The Significance of Triremes in Greek History
The trireme was a revolutionary warship that played a pivotal role in ancient Greek naval warfare. Its design and functionality not only made it a formidable presence on the seas but also …