Byzantine dromon

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:armament crossbows
catapults
gptkbp:artistic_influence later Mediterranean galleys
gptkbp:combat_role raiding
escort missions
blockade running
gptkbp:crew 50-200 men
gptkbp:cultural_representation gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:era gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:features sails
ram
gptkbp:first_appearance 6th century
gptkbp:historical_significance naval dominance in the Mediterranean
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Byzantine dromon
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:length approximately 30-40 meters
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Myriokephalon
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Dardanelles
gptkb:Battle_of_Aegospotami
gptkb:Battle_of_Syllaeum
gptkb:Battle_of_Nicopolis
gptkbp:primary_function gptkb:battle
gptkbp:propulsion oars
gptkbp:reduces 15th century
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Monarch
Byzantine history
Byzantine culture
Byzantine politics
Byzantine diplomacy
Byzantine warfare
Byzantine navy
Byzantine society
Byzantine religion
Byzantine economy
Byzantine military strategy
Byzantine conflicts
Byzantine naval tactics
Byzantine art history
Byzantine alliances
Byzantine technology
Byzantine logistics
Byzantine maritime law
Byzantine maritime trade
Byzantine shipbuilding
Byzantine trade routes
gptkbp:successor Byzantine chelandion
gptkbp:type galley
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Byzantine_ship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6