Operations in Sicily had to be supported by a fleet, so in 261 BC, the Romans set out to construct a fleet of 100 quinquiremes and 20 triremes.
Operations in Sicily had to be supported by a fleet. The Romans set out to construct a fleet of 100 quinquiremes. This was in 261 BC. The Romans set out to construct a fleet of 20 triremes. This was in 261 BC.