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A large ancient merchant ship with a single sail and oars carries robed figures on a blue sea under a clear sky, with other ships in the distance.

A large ancient merchant ship with a single sail and oars carries robed figures on a blue sea under a clear sky, with other ships in the distance.
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| Feature | Description | | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Base Ship Design** | Based on a **holkas** or **round-hulled merchant ship**—wide, stable, suitable for longer journeys. | | **Sail and Oars** | One or two large square sails; some oars for maneuvering in ports. | | **Cabins or Canopy** | Royals would have a **canopied area or wooden cabin** on deck for privacy and shade. | | **Guards and Servants** | Accompanied by **guards, attendants, slaves, and priests**—possibly in separate escort ships. | | **Decorations** | Painted hull, possibly carved figureheads or symbols of royal identity (like crests or colors). | | **Food and Water Storage** | Large ceramic jars (amphorae) for wine, oil, water, and grain. | | **Escorted by Warships** | If the royal was very important or the trip was political, **warship escorts** (like penteconters or triremes) might accompany the vessel. | See more

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