guy Posted July 31, 2022 Report Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Quote The famous naval installations at Carthage, namely the vast inner harbour as round as a cup, provided covered slipways, or ship sheds for around 220 warships and all the facilities for their maintenance. This military facility was a restricted area, walled off from the landward side, and its only seaward approach was through the outer mercantile harbour, whose narrow entrance could be quickly closed off by heavy iron chains if danger threatened. In the centre of the naval harbour was a round artificial island, the Ilôt de l’ Admirauté, on which stood the admiral’s headquarters, rising high above the surrounding facilities and fortifications and enabling him to keep a weather eye on the far horizon. Here is a well-produced video on the Carthaginian navy: https://weaponsandwarfare.com/2019/01/11/navy-of-carthage/ Edited July 31, 2022 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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