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80:) when he decided to attack their fleet, which was nearby in the harbour of Drepana. The Roman fleet sailed by night to carry out a surprise attack but became scattered in the dark. Adherbal was able to lead his fleet out to sea before it could be trapped in harbour; having gained sea room in which to manoeuvre he then
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