Roman Ships
In his naval compaigns, Caesar used the following types of ships:
1. navis longa, a battleship or war galley, propelled by oars and sails. It
had a sharp metal beak (rostrum) at the prow, which was used to ram enemy ships.
The most common type of battleship was the Trireme, a vessel with thrtee banks
of oars.
2. navis oneraria, a transport, broader and slower than the battleship. It was
used to carry soldiers, horses, and provisions, and was propelled chiefly by
sails.