Trireme Timeline

Corinthians adopt the trireme from the Phoenicians.

Themistocles persuades the Athenians to significantly expand their fleet, which saves them at Salamis and becomes their source of power.

The indecisive battle of Artemision between the Greek and Persian fleets of Xerxes I. The Greeks withdraw to Salamis.

Battle of Salamis where the Greek naval fleet led by Themistocles defeats the invading armada of Xerxes I of Persia.

A naval battle between the victorious combined forces of Corcyra and Athens against Corinth.

Alcibiades leads the Athenian fleet to victory over Sparta at Cyzicus.

Corcyra contributes two ships to Timoleon's fleet which attacked Syracuse.