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Roman Warship Liburna

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Ancient Roman Warship B.C. 50. Model

Roman warships were feared by other war vessels during the Great Roman Empire. The ships were powered by sail and oarsmen. Armed with Roman Legionaries and sophisticated armaments, the ship became a deadly adversary to other warships of the ancient world. The battering ram was one of the key weapons to devastate another sea going vessel....

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Model of Roman Trireme

The Roman trireme was a type of ancient galley warship that was used by the Roman navy. Triremes were characterized by having three banks of oars on each side, with one rower per oar. These warships were powered by rowers and were known for their speed and agility in naval battles. The design of the Roman trireme included a sharply pointed prow th...

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Galleys on Roman Coins

When people think of the spread of the Roman empire, it is the armies that come to mind. Well organised, well trained, using efficient methods, they drove all before them (with a few exceptions, of course!). But just as important for a Mediterranean empire was sea power. It was the battle of Actium - a sea battle - that sealed the fate of Anthony a...

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Parts of a Roman Warship

These were the basic parts of the Roman Quinquireme, an long, slender warship propelled by rowers and on occasion by sail and suited for naval combat on the Mediterranean during Classical times. Corvus, Beak, Towers, Gunwales, Oars, Rudders, Sail and Roman Seamen....

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Enneris Rome BC 31

Enneris Rome BC 31 was a pivotal moment in ancient history, marking the beginning of a new era for the Roman Empire. In this year, Rome faced significant political and military challenges that ultimately shaped the course of history. One of the most notable events of this period was the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, where Octavian, later known as Aug...

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Caesar's Galley Model Ship

Roman warships were fearsome weapons and a major factor in the expansion of the Roman Empire. The ships were powered by sails and oars, and armed with the spears and swords of the soldiers on board. Protection was provided by many removable shields along the sides of the craft. A unique "proboscus" on the front of the ship was a reinforced ram ofte...

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Roman Warship

This is the sort of warship that was the backbone of the Roman fleet in the time of Julius Caeser. It would also have made up the fleets that engaged each other when Octavius Caeser went after Anthony and Cleopatra....

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Roman Merchantman Boat Model

Dating from before the time of Christ and remaining in use for several centuries after, the merchant ships of the Roman Empire represented an important stage in the evolution of the cargo ship. Some of these vessels were very large, like the ones used for carrying grain from the fertile Nile valley to Rome. The could measure 180 feet long....

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Liburna Rome BC 31

Liburna Rome BC 31 was a significant naval battle that took place in 31 BC between the forces of Octavian, later known as Emperor Augustus, and those of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. The battle marked the culmination of the Roman Republic's civil war and the establishment of the Roman Empire. Octavian's fleet, commanded by Agrippa, employed innovativ...

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