11-21-2003, 11:32 AM
It is very doubtful that the lake Nemi ships were warships. They may have been galleys, but their shape does not correspond at all to one of a warship. The comparison to big partyships - they were in a lake, mind you, is perhaps better.<br>
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As to green timber: Herodotos reports indicate that the Persian triremes were better/faster than Athenian ones. That might mean that the Athenians used timber that was not well fitted for use in shipconstruction.<br>
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As to green timber: Herodotos reports indicate that the Persian triremes were better/faster than Athenian ones. That might mean that the Athenians used timber that was not well fitted for use in shipconstruction.<br>
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