10, 4).
14.

We are led to this conclusion by the designation of the trading or "round" as contrasted with the "long" or war vessel, and the similar contrast of the "oared ships" (-- epikopoi veies--) and the "merchantmen" (-- olkades--, Dionys.iii.

44); and moreover by the smallness of the crew in the trading vessels, which in the very largest amounted to not more than 200 men (Rhein.Mus.

N.F.xi.
625), while in the ordinary galley of three decks there were employed 170 rowers (III.II.The Romans Build A Fleet).

Comp.