Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Trireme Romano" Signed lower right. Original oil painting on Canvas Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands History's Greatest Fighting Ships sheetlet issued December 1, 1998. The Roman Empire dominated the Mediterranean for half a millennium, a time when the Trireme Romano was the finest warship afloat. With three bank of oars and up to 170 oarsmen, plus a marine force of spearmen and archers standing ready for battle orders, the Trireme Romano was built like a racing shell for short, fierce bouts. Image Size: 10.5 x 13 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 17 in. Unframed. (B16122)