- Description
Greek Trireme
"Battle of Salamis"
Construction kit - around 480 BC
The model represents a Greek trireme from the time of the Battle of Salamis
(480 BC). According to authentic depictions, there were 27 rowers on each side
at the lowest level, 27 rowers on the second row of benches and 31 rowers on the
third row. As with other ships from the period, the triremes were steered with
wide oars on the quarterdeck. Apart from these 170 rowers, from the poorest
class of the free people, there were another 30 people on the ship.
In good conditions, the trireme could reach speeds of up to 12 km per hour. To
sink ships, a nose on the bow was used, with which the ship bored into the
enemy's hull. The oarsmen took care of the propulsion, the sails were only used
for longer voyages. During combat, the sails were lowered together with the mast
towards the quarterdeck and the ship was propelled solely by the oarsmen.
Kit contents:
The construction is based on a keel, frames and simple strip planking. All
wooden parts, the sailcloth, rigging twine and the metal ramming spur are
included. A detailed building plan with illustrated building instructions is
also included.
Technical data:
Scale: 1:72
Length: 515 mm
Width: 180 mm
Height: 220 mm
| Experience level assembly (1=very easy ... 5=experts only) | |
| 2 simple | ** |
| Category | |
| Static model | |
| Dimensions | |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Total length | 515 mm |
| Beam | 180 mm |
| Height | 220 mm |
| Design | |
| Materials hull | Holz |
| Materials superstructure | Holz |
| Hull design | Spanten |
The Dusek company is a family business based in the Czech Republic.
Republic. Its focus is on the development and production of
high-quality ship and architecture kits made of wood. The company was
Launched in 2007 with a singular kit - the Greek Bireme. Meanwhile
they produce more than 20 different kits. The Dusek kits contain
laser-cut wooden parts, plastic details, wooden and metal fittings,
rigging yarn and detailed illustrated instructions and construction plans.
