A new strand in the Anatomy Series including the archaeology of the
ships. With over 100 perspective and 3-view drawings, and detailed
descriptions. Features a large-scale plan of the ship on the reverse of
jacket. A title in a popular and respected series. A new development in
the 'Anatomy of the Ship' series utilises archaeology to trace the
development and careers of individual ships while placing them on the
context of the wider and long term developments in ship construction.
This volume begins with a discussion of the early development of Greek
oared vessels, from which the trireme (Trieres) developed and a
consideration of the types of Trieres discussed in ancient texts. There
then follows an examination of naval tactics and the practicalities of
manoeuvring a Trieres. The sailing of the Trieres is drawn from the
practical experience of the co-author but also includes a discussion on
what is known of the men who crewed Trieres, the accommodation of the
crew and the process of lying up for the night. fought: Artemisium,
Salamis, Sybota, Naupactus I & II, Corcya, Cynossema, Cyzicus and
Arginusae. A select group of photographs taken aboard the reconstruction
of the Trireme, Olympias provide a modern example of the Athenian
Trireme.
