Small Ships
Vanilla friendly Ships for Minecraft. Now with cannons!
About
Small Ships
Medieval-inspired ships for exploration, trade, and naval battles!
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How to Get Started
- Go to DatHost using my Link
- Register your account.
- Once registered, choose the plan that fits your needs
- The 30% discount will be applied automatically at checkout. Important: The discount only works if you order your server using this ** my Link** !
Showcase
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/XfsA0QO.png" alt="Showcase 1" /> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/macrlW5.png" alt="Showcase 2" /> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/OIEce55.png" alt="Showcase 3" />My Other Mods
Villager Recruits:
Command your own Villager Army into war! Now with Diplomacy and Factions!
Villager Workers:
Hire Villagers and let them work for you!
Small Ships:
Explore the oceans in your own sailable ships!
Siege Weapons:
Prepare for war. Build your siege weapon. Dominate the battlefield.**!
Explanation
- Place the ship far away into water – they need space to spawn.
- Right-click to sit in the ship.
- While sitting in the Ship:
- Press R to open/close the sail.
- W / S to increase or decrease sail speed.
- Third Person View (F5) + Mousewheel = Adjust camera distance.
- Right-click an entity to dismount it from the ship.
- To open inventory outside of the ship: crouch + right-click.
Cannons
- Add a cannon with right-click while holding one.
- Shoot cannons with Space while looking in their direction (requires cannonballs in ship inventory).
- Remove a cannon with a pickaxe.
- Key-binds can be changed in options.
Detailed Features
Ship Performance
- Cold-water ships → 10% faster in cold biomes, 10% slower in warm.
- Warm-water ships → 10% faster in warm biomes, 10% slower in cold.
- Each cannon decreases speed by 2.5%.
- Cargo can decrease speed by up to 10%.
Sail Coloring
- Right-click with dye to color sails.
Ship Repairing
- Repair with iron nuggets and planks.
Ship Naming
- Use a nametag to name your ship.
Leashing (1.18.2 – 1.20.6)
- Tether ships (only if no player is controlling them). <img src="https://i.imgur.com/yhrQyxj.png" alt="Leashing Example" />
Ships
Cog
- Medieval trade ship (cold water).
- 108 slots, up to 4 cannons, 5 passengers.
- Speed: 40 km/h, Hull: 300 HP. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/NVoZq47.png" alt="Cog" />
Brigg
- Two-masted medieval trade ship (cold water).
- 162 slots, up to 6 cannons, 11 passengers.
- Speed: 45 km/h, Hull: 400 HP. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/MkPzrjP.png" alt="Brigg" />
Galley
- Naval warfare ship (warm water).
- 54 slots, 9 passengers.
- Speed: 40 km/h, Hull: 200 HP. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/NsnNJEZ.png" alt="Galley" />
Drakkar
- Viking-style ship (cold water).
- 54 slots, 11 passengers, ice-breaker ability.
- Shields with banner patterns for defense.
- Speed: 30 km/h, Hull: 200 HP. <img src="https://i.imgur.com/XfsA0QO.png" alt="Drakkar" />
Crafting
Sail
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/Tsc64Lk.png" alt="Sail Recipe" />
Cannon
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/WmbTriI.png" alt="Cannon Recipe" />
Cannon Ball
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/8HbdFK6.png" alt="Cannon Ball Recipe" />
Cog
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/m8yFnWV.png" alt="Cog Recipe" />
Brigg
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/vbCF3ze.png" alt="Brigg Recipe" />
Galley
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/LM0VF0x.png" alt="Galley Recipe" />
Drakkar
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/EkCyM1W.png" alt="Drakkar Recipe" />
Small Ships Wiki
👉 Visit the Wiki for a full overview
Modpack Permissions
You are allowed to use the Small Ships Mod in any modpack,
as long as you link back to this page and don’t make money off of it.
Versions
- Add Pale Oak Variant - Port to 1.21.4