liburnian
warship
Also known as: Liburnian galley, dromon
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A liburnian was a fast, light galley with large sails and a sharp prow, invented by Liburnian pirates. The Romans adopted and developed this type of warship, originally a light, fast unireme, by adding a second bank of oars.12
The liburnian became the predominant Roman warship, particularly after the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE. In the Byzantine Empire, the liburnian, known as the dromōn, was the original warship type. These were built in various sizes, with heavier versions for combat and lighter ones for scouting.23
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