1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Science and Technology Chemistry Materials Force and Energy Heat and Light Electricity and Magnetism Industry Machines Electronics and Computers Cars and Trucks Railways Ships Aircraft Fishing and Agriculture Undersea Exploration	What was a trireme? A trireme was a wooden warship used in battle by the Greeks. The vessel had three levels of oars and a single sail, and it was equipped with a ram. A trireme, used by the Greeks   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Ships