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Alkedo12 Nov 2022 12:58 a.m. PST

This summer I was so lucky, I got to see in person the trireme Olympias (in water!) and a lot of other cool stuff too. You can check the pictures here:

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Dave Jackson Supporting Member of TMP12 Nov 2022 6:41 a.m. PST

Excellent piece and visit! I have the 2nd book you mention. Very jealous!!

35thOVI Supporting Member of TMP12 Nov 2022 6:54 a.m. PST

Interesting

Personal logo ColCampbell Supporting Member of TMP12 Nov 2022 7:21 a.m. PST

Thanks. Great pictures and explanation.

Jim

Personal logo The Nigerian Lead Minister Supporting Member of TMP12 Nov 2022 7:40 a.m. PST

Superb. Now I must dig out the Trireme book!

Alkedo12 Nov 2022 8:05 a.m. PST

thanks everyone! it was a blast indeed. now if I could find a way to convince the Navy to sail it again…

Personal logo Grelber Supporting Member of TMP12 Nov 2022 12:30 p.m. PST

Now I see why I didn't find the Olympias or the Averoff. The last day I was in Athens, I saw the Averoff from a boat in the harbor, but by then it was too late to visit. Happy to hear they let you take pictures in the War Museum now--they didn't in 2004. Archaeological and Byzantine Museums were closed that spring while they got them all gussied up for the Olympics.
Great photos!

Grelber

Personal logo Dal Gavan Supporting Member of TMP12 Nov 2022 1:45 p.m. PST

Alkedo, thanks for sharing a great report and excellent photos.

Prince Alberts Revenge12 Nov 2022 10:12 p.m. PST

Fantastic trip report and incredibly informative, I learned a lot. I like the Averov polo, I have the legendary cruiser in 1/3000 scale, would love to see it in person.

Shagnasty Supporting Member of TMP14 Nov 2022 9:19 a.m. PST

Terrific. I am envious.

Alkedo15 Nov 2022 11:35 p.m. PST

you're welcome guys. Of course I did have to buy myself a 1/3000 Averof as well!

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