Dromon

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:armament Greek fire
added cannons in later versions
gptkbp:art_style in mosaics and frescoes
gptkbp:artistic_influence galleys
gptkbp:combat_role combat and patrol
gptkbp:commander various Byzantine admirals
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:museum
gptkbp:crew gptkb:battle
around 100-200 men
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired naval architecture
gptkbp:defense_mechanism high sides
gptkbp:era gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:fate replaced by larger ships
gptkbp:first_appearance 7th century
gptkbp:historical_context historical reconstructions
gptkbp:historical_event limited archaeological evidence
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:battle
gptkbp:historical_source Byzantine texts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dromon
gptkbp:influence Ottoman naval design
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:legacy influenced European shipbuilding
gptkbp:length approximately 30-40 meters
gptkbp:military_technology flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:navigation_system coastal and inland waters
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Diu
gptkbp:notable_features narrow hull
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:opera
gptkbp:notable_traits light and fast
gptkbp:operational_area defense of trade routes
gptkbp:operational_range gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkbp:propulsion oars and sails
gptkbp:reduces 15th century
gptkbp:sailing_event lateen sail
gptkbp:seating_capacity limited cargo space
gptkbp:speed up to 10 knots
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Mediterranean
gptkbp:successor chelandion
gptkbp:symbolism Byzantine naval power
gptkbp:type gptkb:Byzantine_ship
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roman_Navy
gptkb:Terence
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4