Navis lusoria
A reconstructed navis lusoria at the Museum of Ancient Seafaring, Mainz A navis lusoria (from Latin, meaning “dancing/playful ship”, plural naves lusoriae) is a type of a small military vessel of the late Roman Empire that served as a troop transport. It was powered by about thirty soldier-oarsmen and an auxiliary sail. Nimble, graceful, and […]
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