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Penteconters

Scope note

Use for ancient Greek warships propelled by 25 pairs of oarsmen; such ships formed the backbone of early Greek naval fleets.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232957

Broader Terms used

<single level rowed watercraft>

Term used for

pentekontors

Equivalent Terms used

penteconter

Created

12yrs ago

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