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The first definite reference to the use of triremes in naval combat dates to c. 525 BC, when, according to Herodotus, the tyrant Polycrates of Samos was able to contribute 40 triremes to a Persian invasion of Egypt (Battle of Pelusium). [15] The Persians were the first nation to use triremes in significant numbers. [16]
This was an ingenious way to increase rigidity of the hull. Today in modern construction it is called pre-tensioning. After every trip the triremes were pulled ashore in special slides and the hypozomata was re-tightened. The trireme hulls were constructed from planks with closely spaced and pegged mortise and tenon joints.
The law is also written in a way beneficial to the people, that even if the Council had been satisfactory in all their other efforts, but had not built the triremes, they still can't be granted the reward. This is due to the fact that everything monumental in the history of Athens, has come from its armada of triremes, or lack thereof.
The Persians were the first nation to use triremes in significant numbers. [10] The first large trireme was commissioned by Cambyses. [10] By 490 BC, the backbone of the fleet was consisted of triremes. [4] Some triremes were modified as troopers, as well as some for carrying horses and supplies or building bridges. [4] Design and dimensions
This is a list of the oldest ships in the world which have survived to this day with exceptions to certain categories. The ships on the main list, which include warships, yachts, tall ships, and vessels recovered during archaeological excavations, all date to between 500 AD and 1918; earlier ships are covered in the list of surviving ancient ships.
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Zea Harbour Project is a Danish-Greek archaeological project in Piraeus, Greece.The project began in 2002 under the auspices of the Danish Institute at Athens and is directed by Bjørn Lovén [], Associate Fellow in Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southern Denmark.
In today's puzzle, there are eight theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: