Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Row Over Old Rowing Boat

The other day, The Wall Street Journal published an article about some scholars' row over the oar-powered trireme. Read the article here.

If you are interested in how it was actually rowed, have a look at the following video clip:

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4 comments:

  1. Epikopos VarkasWednesday, 02 February, 2011

    The event web site is http://www.trireme.org/

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  2. BKFriday, 04 February, 2011

    This would be truly fantastic for all the rower/classicists over here. How can we try out for the Athenian Navy?

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  3. epikoposSunday, 06 February, 2011

    Copy from trireme.org

    For those interested in a unique and exciting fitness challenge, please contact: crew@trireme.org

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  4. minohan623Wednesday, 10 April, 2013

    A club for all women of any age group or gym fremantle, regular Social activities will also be organised to help members meet each other, make new friends and get the most out of life.

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