Maritime History

Bireme

A bireme (, BY-reem) is an ancient oared warship (galley) with two superimposed rows of oars on each side. Biremes were long vessels built for military purposes and could achieve relatively high speed. They were invented well before the 6th century BC and were used by the Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Greeks.

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• ▸HMS Crescent (1784)
• ▸Adolf Hoffmeister
• ▸HMCS Baddeck (K147)

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