bireme
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On his first trip, the ship was a ratty old bireme captained by Agostino Contarini, one of the most notorious profiteers on the Jaffa run.
From Time Magazine Archive
The large figures at the stern seem to point to the bireme of Fig.
From Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships by Holmes, George C. V.
On the other side is a painting of a complete bireme, which, on account of its antiquity and the peculiarities of its structure is of extraordinary interest.
From Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships by Holmes, George C. V.
As he had taken possession of the German boat, they were pursuing on the captured bireme other Roman ships that were flying to Arbor.
From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix
This Greek bireme, with its shallow hull and lofty, open superstructure, could hardy have been a seaworthy vessel.
From Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships by Holmes, George C. V.
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