A trireme is a powerful warship, propelled by three banks of oars and a sail. It can ram opposing ships and launch boarding actions.
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A trireme is a powerful warship, propelled by three banks of oars and a sail. It can ram opposing ships and launch boarding actions.
Originally a Greek design, it has been widely copied because of its good qualities. Skilled oarsmen are needed, but then this gives the ship tremendous power in a 'sprint' at ramming speed. As might be expected, the trireme is its own main weapon, as it carries an iron-tipped ram on the bow at the waterline. Once an enemy ship has been rammed or had its oars smashed, the crew back water to withdraw before seeking another target.
