Fast, manoeuvrable, & with a bronze-sheathed ram on the prow, the trireme was the devastating warship which permitted Athens to build her maritime empire & dominate the Aegean in the 5th century B.C. The trireme got its name because of the arrangement of rowers in three lines down the length of each side of the ship. Consequently, the total number of rowers could have been between 170 & 180, allowing a speed as high as nine or ten knots in short bursts. The most celebrated military use of triremes & perhaps the greatest naval battle in ancient history was fought in 480 B.C. at Salamis between the fleet of the Hellenic League & the invading armada of the Persian king Xerxes. The Greek victory not only ensured Greek autonomy but allowed Athens to then take centre stage in the Aegean. Handmade & hand painted, museum-quality artwork replica Time-period of the original: Classical period, around 400 B.C. Material: cast/clay/ceramic Height: 21cm (8.3in) with base Length: 40cm (15.7in) Width: 11cm (4.3in) Weight: 1400 grams (3.09lb) Uniqueness: each one of our artworks is unique, so may have diminutive variances during painting comparing to the photos or video provided. Packaging: we only offer sustainable handcrafted artworks & our packaging is fully recyclable. Gift: in case you choose it as a gift, we take care of the packaging accordingly along with your wishes to your loved ones ❤️FREE fast Express shipping with DHL to EU countries, US & Canada! Ancient Greek Trireme Model, Handmade, Hand Painted, Museum Quality With A Base
