Giant Ships of Rome

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Giant Ships of Rome

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05-30-2006, 09:14 PM

Quote:Instead columns and obelisks were transported hanging in water between the two hulls of a double-ship. The loading of a double-ship was easy and without using any power. The Roman obelisk-ship was composed of three interconnected ships. Two ships supported the obelisk, which hung between them in the water, and the third ship was centred between their bows. The ship in front provided the streamlined water flow necessary at open sea, and also the propulsion.

So basically a catamaran, isn't it?

Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)

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Giant Ships of Rome - by Dardanus Lupus - 05-20-2006, 04:52 PM

Re: Giant Ships of Rome - by Martin - 05-20-2006, 06:15 PM

Re: Giant Ships of Rome - by Dardanus Lupus - 05-20-2006, 07:12 PM

Re: Giant Ships of Rome - by Martin - 05-21-2006, 11:32 AM

Re: Giant Ships of Rome - by tlclark - 05-24-2006, 12:32 PM

Re: Giant Ships of Rome - by Eleatic Guest - 05-30-2006, 09:14 PM

Re: Giant Ships of Rome - by Martin - 05-31-2006, 07:44 PM