provision-ships

Updated: August 1, 2026

Collecting an army of 300,000 foot and 30,000 horse, supported by 300 triremes and 500 transports or provision-ships, he proceeded to the west in person, determined to inflict condign punishment on the rebels, and to recover to the empire, not only Cyprus and Phoenicia, but also the long-lost Egypt. Tennes, on his part, had done his best in the way of preparations for defence.

George Rawlinson - History of Phoenicia