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The Trireme implemented a metal band around the hull and below the water line to stop the ramming tips of enemy ships. This band was made out of lead, a common metal in the ancient world because of its ease of use and availability.

The Trireme also used a metal point, or ram on the front on the ship. It would try to sail (and row) full speed into preferably the side of an enemy ship and sink them.

Sometimes, archers or range siege weapons would be used on the top deck of the boat as seen in Alexander the great's conquest. Mostly, however, the ships would try to sink the enemy or board them with foot soldiers.

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Florine Wiza

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