Q&A ยท 2:31:18-2:31:29

How developed was naval artillery at Aegates?

Rudimentary artillery was present before its more extensive development aboard warships.

Question

Was this battle before the wider development of naval artillery?

Short answer

Broadly yes, although rudimentary artillery was already involved.

Notes

Rudimentary artillery was involved in naval combat at this stage. Its presence did not mean that warships had reached the later period of more extensive artillery use.