TRIREME HANDS refers to the oarsmen who operated the OARS of a trireme, an ancient Greek warship. OARS were the primary means of propulsion for the trireme, and the oarsmen were responsible for powering the ship. The oarsmen were usually slaves or prisoners of war, and they were highly trained and disciplined. They worked in teams of three, with each team operating one oar. The oarsmen were essential to the success of the trireme, as their skill and strength were necessary to propel the ship through the water.