1914 artists impression of a trireme, a three decked warship with three banks of oars. The ancient vessel was a type of galley that was used by ancient Mediterranean ancient seafarers such as the Phoenicians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. They were generally constructed from fir, pine, or cedar (for durability) with the planks been joined together with mortice and tennon joints fixed with wooden pins, The hulls were sometimes strengthened with oak. Ramming devices of bronze could also be attached to the bow.

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