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Were ballistae and scorpions carried at sea?

Artillery was appearing on warships, although the exact identification as scorpion or ballista remains uncertain.

Question

Is this when scorpions and ballistae began to be mounted on ships?

Short answer

Shipboard artillery was beginning to appear, although the exact identification as scorpion or ballista is uncertain.

Notes

Warships were carrying artillery during this period. Whether the weapons were specifically scorpions or ballistae remains uncertain.