Roman warships were fearsome weapons and a major factor in the expansion of the Roman Empire. The ships were powered by sails and oars and armed with the spears and swords of the soldiers on board. Protection was provided by many removable shields along the sides of the craft. A unique proboscus on the front of the ship was a reinforced ram often used to spear enemy ships. In the event an enemy ship remained skewered to the Roman ship, the soldiers would leap aboard and engage in hand-to-hand combat.
- Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in tan and cream.
- Finely engraved hull and deck detail simulates authentic wood texture.
- All parts are precision injection molded including billowing sails and body surfaces.
- Sports a small brick fort in the stern of the ship.
- Many oars reach from the sides of the craft into the water.
- Molded in two colours to minimize painting.
- Simple thread rig lines are included.
- Unique display stand base and name plate included.
- Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.
