2004 Olympics
Conference
A day conference, entitled "The Trireme: Lessons from Olympias" is
planned to be held over the weekend 26/27 September, 1998 or, failing that,
the weekend on 12/13 September 1998. The final date depends on which weekend
is easier for Oxford Colleges to provide accommodation for invited delegates.
[subsequently the date was fixed for 19/20 Sep]
The purpose of this conference is to expose the Trust's plans for a Trireme
Mark II to expert criticism and comment, on the lines of the Greenwich
conference held in April, 1983.
On the Saturday, papers will be presented by members of the Trust and invited
independent scholars. John Coates will present a paper on the new design;
Boris Rankov will be presenting a resume of operations with Olympias,
and Ford Weisskittel will be writing about the TT USA Contribution.
Timothy Shaw has written three papers:
- From the Golden Horn to Heraclea: Duration of the passage in calm water.
- The Performance of Ancient Triremes in Wind and Waves
- Towards a revised design of a Greek Trireme of 450 BC: advantages of a
long stroke
It will provide a chance to meet and talk to leading scholars from all over
the world. There will be ample opportunity for people who have rowed in the
ship to provide feedback, and thus have some input into the new ship.
Those present will also be able to try the new mock-up, which will reflect
the new design, and to visit the new
River and Rowing Museum at Henley.
There may be an opportunity for a reunion. Admission cost to the museum will
be included in the conference cost, which we expect to be no more than
£20.
If you are interested in attending, please contact
Andrew Ruddle.
On the Sunday, members of the Trust will meet with invited international
scholars in order to hold a workshop to discuss details of specific aspects.
This will be followed by a summing-up by the Chairman. Papers will be
circulated to invited experts before the conference.
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