HISTORICAL MODELS

Have a look at the model ships used for the first Ben Hur film of 1925 and refurbished for use in the 1959 Charlton Heston epic.

They are copper-hulled and 2-3 metres long ! Originally with a rowing mechanism inside they had wooden decks and sails and rigging now lost.

Strange but beautiful. Not clear who bought them or how much for.

You can see some of them in action on YOUTUBE at various locations.
 Splendid stuff !

SOUTH - BUT NOT SO PACIFIC

Rossano Brazzi defends Syracuse against the nasty northerners. Classic sword and sandals action.

Great models, great music. Pity the poor galley slaves,,as per usual.

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SYRACUSE REBORN - plus ships!

Including some trieres and a view of Syracusia, this is a short example from Syracuse 3D Reborn - historical cinema.

A WALK IN MILETUS

Take a tour of ancient Miletus - an important naval base for the Achaemenians - at the site of the Hellenic Foundation for History and Culture.Tour starts with a trip on a trireme ;)