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T R I R E M E. By Emma!. What is a trireme?. A 3 hulled oar [paddle] & sail powered ship used in ancient times. sail. Oar. facts. The guided missiles of their day, triremes were the key to Athens' greatness in the 5th century BC.

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T R I R E M E

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  1. TRIREME By Emma!

  2. Whatisatrireme? • A 3 hulled oar [paddle] & sail powered ship used in ancient times sail Oar

  3. facts • The guided missiles of their day, triremes were the key to Athens' greatness in the 5th century BC. • According to the Ancient Greek historian, Thucydides, it was the Corinthians who first developed the trireme, possibly as early as the 7th century BC.

  4. More facts • Triremes derived their name from having three banks of rowers, who sat almost on top of each other on each side of the ship.

  5. Quiz! • What is a oar? • Who made the trireme? • How did they make it move?

  6. Thanksforwatching

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