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

In the collection of Dr. Sturge there is a vase of this period, ornamented with a painting of a bireme, which is as rakish and elegant in appearance as Fig.

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.