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Toss up, since neither exists in active service anymore

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

Explanation: A corvus is an ancient Roman naval boarding device of the kind shown, basically a bridge with a nail in it put on a warship. I think it's got some dark horse energy in this matchup, I'm betting on the corvus as the winner πŸ™

[–] CentauriBeau@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Given the Arabic markings on the Corvette, I’m going to guess it’s no longer a U.S. Corvette 🀣

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That looks Hebrew not Arabic

[–] CentauriBeau@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I stand corrected, I believe you’re right.

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 1 points 2 weeks ago

I saw one of these rams at a museum tonight! Very cool!