dromon

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Emperor_Justinian_I
gptkb:battle
maritime trade
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:museum
gptkbp:crew 50 to 200
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired later ship designs
gptkbp:developed_by liburna
gptkbp:era gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:features gptkb:football_club
two banks of oars
gptkbp:first_introduced 7th century
gptkbp:historical_analysis raiding
patrolling
supporting land forces
blockade running
transporting troops
conducting reconnaissance
protecting trade routes
escort duties
defending coastal areas
engaging enemy fleets
showing naval power
gptkbp:historical_period Byzantine period
gptkbp:historical_significance naval dominance in the Mediterranean
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dromon
gptkbp:influenced_by Roman ships
gptkbp:is_equipped_with Greek fire
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:length approximately 30 meters
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Lepanto
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Dardanelles
gptkb:Battle_of_Diu
gptkb:Battle_of_Aegospotami
gptkbp:notable_feature lightweight construction
ram bow
high freeboard
gptkbp:notable_for maneuverability
fast speed
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:propulsion oars and sails
gptkbp:related_to Byzantine navy
gptkbp:role gptkb:public_transportation_system
combat
gptkbp:successor chelandion
gptkbp:type gptkb:starship
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkb:battle
15th century
gptkbp:width approximately 8 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Byzantine_fleet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5