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Greek trireme full-size working replica

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December 11, 2012 at 3:51 pm #3400 Reply

skiguy
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Trireme OlympiasI would LOVE to do this!! (coming to NYC in 2013. Applied to row it)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7da52cJLwW8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWlgxhUH3JQ (better video)

December 12, 2012 at 12:59 am #27838 Reply

Phidippides
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Looks pretty awesome. It looks like you need a “team” to row it. Who else are you rowing with?

December 12, 2012 at 1:36 am #27839 Reply

skiguy
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I think you can apply as an individual too.

Do you and/or your sailing team

I tried to impress them with my historical knowledge of the Battle of Salamis and told them I rowed. We'll see. 🙂

December 12, 2012 at 4:14 am #27840 Reply

Phidippides
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I can't imagine there would be many better candidates than you.

December 12, 2012 at 5:16 pm #27841 Reply

Aetheling
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I hope you can swim …

December 12, 2012 at 6:21 pm #27842 Reply

Phidippides
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I hope he can row and launch Greek Fire at the same time.

December 12, 2012 at 9:57 pm #27843 Reply

skiguy
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I hope there's a Persian ship nearby. RAMMING SPEED!!!
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