{"id":134,"date":"2025-01-14T15:14:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellasrevival.com\/?post_type=workshops&p=134"},"modified":"2025-06-07T12:23:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T09:23:26","slug":"athens-ancient-greek-warship-trireme-seminar-and-rowing-experience","status":"publish","type":"workshops","link":"https:\/\/www.hellasrevival.com\/el\/workshops\/athens-ancient-greek-warship-trireme-seminar-and-rowing-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Athens: Ancient Greek Warship (trireme) seminar and rowing experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Step Aboard History: Row a Legendary Greek Trireme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become an ancient Greek seaman aboard the world\u2019s only fully operational replica of a classical Athenian trireme, owned by the Hellenic Navy -Ministry of Defense. This extraordinary ship played a pivotal role in defending Western civilization. Each summer, for just a few select Sundays, you have the rare opportunity to row as the ancients did, creating a once-in-a-lifetime memory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Announced<\/strong> Dates for this summer (at least so far): <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, June 29th, 2025. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, July 6th, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our role is to organize your participation and prepare you for this immersive experience fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experience begins a few days prior with a private 15-minute video by a Naval Historian and Author of the Navy\u2019s Official Trireme Guide<\/strong>. You\u2019ll explore the roles of oarsmen and marines, naval strategies, ramming techniques, and learn authentic rowing commands in ancient Greek\u2014essential for your time aboard. To receive the private video, you will need to provide a Gmail address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On rowing day, approximately at 07.20 AM, you\u2019ll meet your expert facilitator, a<\/strong> Maritime Archaeologist<\/strong>, for a 45-minute live presentation<\/strong> on the trireme\u2019s history, structure, and legacy, focusing especially on its role in the Persian Wars. She will then accompany you until you get onto the ship for your rowing experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn. Train. Row. Make history.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Important Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 This experience is not a cruise. You will be an active rower on a full-scale ancient warship.
\u2022 There are 170 rowing seats on board, but we will lead a group limited to a maximum of 35 participants for a more personal experience.
\u2022 Food and drinks are strictly forbidden, except for water. Please bring your own water.
\u2022 The trireme is not wheelchair accessible.
\u2022 Participants must sign a liability waiver from the Hellenic Navy, taking full responsibility for their safety.
\u2022 Adults only. All healthy individuals can join, though pregnant women and those with claustrophobia are advised not to participate.
\u2022 One-third of the seats have no sea view, and seating is first-come, first-served\u2014no specific seat reservations.
\u2022 The Hellenic Navy may alter or cancel the rowing part of the experience or even entirely close the Floating Naval Museum for safety or operational reasons.
\u2022 Please wear sportswear, closed athletic shoes, and a hat. Sunscreen is strongly recommended. Small handbags only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s Included:<\/strong>
\u2022 Reservation of your rowing seat aboard the trireme (there is no extra charge for rowing).
\u2022 Access to a private 15-minute video lecture by a Naval History Researcher, including the rowing commands used on board. Video access requires a Gmail address.
\u2022 Live historical briefing by a professional Maritime Archaeologist (45 minutes approximately).
\u2022 Assistance with registration and submission of required Navy declaration forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not included:<\/strong>
\u2022 Guiding onboard the trireme \u2013 your facilitator will accompany you up to the ship, but will not board with you. Once onboard, you will be under the direction of Hellenic Navy Officers and must follow their instructions at all times.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":175,"template":"","class_list":["post-134","workshops","type-workshops","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hellasrevival.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/workshops\/134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hellasrevival.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/workshops"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hellasrevival.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/workshops"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hellasrevival.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hellasrevival.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}