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
Nannienus fell into one of the boats of the Alemanni, at the starboard side of his bireme, and striking his head against a thwart, lay stunned for a considerable time.
From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix
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 is proved by another illustration of a bireme on the same vase, in which the steering oars are clearly seen.
From Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships by Holmes, George C. V.
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.
