The new guy, and some really cool stuff!

     

Hello everyone! I'm the other bonkers guy that is co hosting this blog! I am super excited to spread my wealth of information on military technology and learn from you guys in the comment section. So, now the fun part. Lets start with the first real warship, the Trireme! by basic definition the Trireme is a galley with three banks of oars used in combat as early as 525 BC and unfortunately these big majestic ships (sarcasm) were phased out with the advent of sailing ships. The Trireme was powered by 3 rows or banks of oars, with 3 or more people to an oar (usually prisoners). These unlucky men had to get the Trireme up to a considerable speed and would ram an enemy ship! Then fighting would occur until the ships separated and if the attacking trireme was lucky enough the enemy ship would take on too much water and sink. Naval warfare continued this way for quite some time until forms of artillery and cannons made ramming impractical. But, let us never forget the first real successful warship.