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Triremes

Scope note

Use for ancient warships propelled by oarsmen arranged on three levels.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000125457

Broader Terms used

<multilevel rowed watercraft>

Term used for

triereis
trieres
triremis

Equivalent Terms used

trireme

Created

13yrs ago

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