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War_Hymn t1_jclysif wrote
Reply to comment by RabidMortal in Grad Student Explores Ancient Warfare With Naval Ram Project by kratos2025
The bronze ram is hollow in the back, it sockets into a thick piece of timber sticking out forward of the hull.
https://i.imgur.com/tsW61ob.jpg
After ramming, they were suppose to back the ship up with oars to allow water to flood into the holed ship, but on some occasions they could get jammed in with the target - which is why most rams were made as short as possible so they won't get stuck as easily.
RabidMortal t1_jcn8fjj wrote
Very helpful photo. Thank you!
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