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<blockquote data-quote="Hand of Evil" data-source="post: 6189325" data-attributes="member: 371">all comes down to the ship:Hemoila -- Initially used by pirates but soon incorporated into all major navies both as scouts and for light hit-and-run tactics. Type&nbsp; &nbsp; ScoutCrew&nbsp; &nbsp; 108 rowers, 11 sailors, 30 marinesSize&nbsp; &nbsp; 24 metre length x 2.7 metre beamCargo&nbsp; &nbsp; 4 tonsSpeed 20 kph oars or 18 kph sail--------------------------------The Bireme was the warship used at the time of the Trojan wars. It had a broad bottom with a shallow draft. Biremes were propelled by two banks of oars and virtually skimmed over the seas. The bow had a portion that protruded out at water level. It is thought that this configuration was intended for ramming and piercing the enemy's ships hull. A bireme was outclassed in combat by a trireme's speed and weight but its combat power should not be underestimated. The Romans renamed it Liburnia and mainly used it as a patrol ship.Type&nbsp; &nbsp; Light WarshipCrew&nbsp; &nbsp; 144 rowers, 15 sailors, 40 marinesSize&nbsp; &nbsp; 33 metre length x 3.6 metre beamCargo&nbsp; &nbsp; 5 tonsSpeed 16 kph oars or 18 kph sail-------------------------------------------Octeres were used as a warship mainly up to the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. Type&nbsp; &nbsp; DreadnaughtCrew&nbsp; &nbsp; 450 rowers, 25 sailors, 220 marinesSize&nbsp; &nbsp; 43 metre length x 8.5 metre beamCargo&nbsp; &nbsp; 8 tonsSpeed 25 kph oars or 18 kph sail---------------------------------------------Roman Frumentariae were mostly food transportation but could be used for troops -</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Hand of Evil, post: 6189325, member: 371"] all comes down to the ship: Hemoila -- Initially used by pirates but soon incorporated into all major navies both as scouts and for light hit-and-run tactics. Type Scout Crew 108 rowers, 11 sailors, 30 marines Size 24 metre length x 2.7 metre beam Cargo 4 tons Speed 20 kph oars or 18 kph sail -------------------------------- The Bireme was the warship used at the time of the Trojan wars. It had a broad bottom with a shallow draft. Biremes were propelled by two banks of oars and virtually skimmed over the seas. The bow had a portion that protruded out at water level. It is thought that this configuration was intended for ramming and piercing the enemy's ships hull. A bireme was outclassed in combat by a trireme's speed and weight but its combat power should not be underestimated. The Romans renamed it Liburnia and mainly used it as a patrol ship. Type Light Warship Crew 144 rowers, 15 sailors, 40 marines Size 33 metre length x 3.6 metre beam Cargo 5 tons Speed 16 kph oars or 18 kph sail ------------------------------------------- Octeres were used as a warship mainly up to the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. Type Dreadnaught Crew 450 rowers, 25 sailors, 220 marines Size 43 metre length x 8.5 metre beam Cargo 8 tons Speed 25 kph oars or 18 kph sail --------------------------------------------- Roman Frumentariae were mostly food transportation but could be used for troops - [/QUOTE]

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