{"id":143497,"date":"2026-06-08T16:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/small-ships\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:25:39","slug":"small-ships","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/small-ships\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Ships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p># Small Ships<br \/>\n*Medieval-inspired ships for exploration, trade, and naval battles!*<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/V1c4392.png\" alt=\"Small Ships Banner\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<br \/>\n## Play with Friends!<\/p>\n<p>Want to play together with your friends? Check out **DatHost** for the best performance and easy setup!<\/p>\n<p>### How to Get Started<br \/>\n1. Go to **DatHost using my Link**<br \/>\n2. Register your account.<br \/>\n3. Once registered, choose the plan that fits your needs<br \/>\n4. The **30% discount will be applied automatically** at checkout.<br \/>\n**Important:** The discount only works if you order your server using this ** my Link**  ! <\/p>\n<p>![DatHost](https:\/\/dathost.net\/minecraft-server-hosting?ref=talhanation)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Showcase<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/XfsA0QO.png\" alt=\"Showcase 1\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/macrlW5.png\" alt=\"Showcase 2\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/OIEce55.png\" alt=\"Showcase 3\" \/><\/p>\n<p>## My Other Mods<\/p>\n<p>### ![recruits-icon](https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/villager-recruits)<br \/>\n**Villager Recruits**:<br \/>\nCommand your own **Villager Army** into war! Now with **Diplomacy and Factions**!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>### ![workers-icon](https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/villager-workers)<br \/>\n**Villager Workers**:<br \/>\nHire Villagers and let them **work for you**!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>### ![smallships-icon](https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/small-ships)<br \/>\n**Small Ships**:<br \/>\nExplore the oceans in your **own sailable ships**!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>### ![siegeweapons-icon](https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/siegeweapons)<br \/>\n**Siege Weapons**:<br \/>\nPrepare for war. Build your siege weapon. Dominate the battlefield.**!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Explanation<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Place the ship far away into water \u2013 they need space to spawn.<br \/>\n&#8211; Right-click to sit in the ship.<br \/>\n&#8211; **While sitting in the Ship:**<br \/>\n  &#8211; Press **R** to open\/close the sail.<br \/>\n  &#8211; **W \/ S** to increase or decrease sail speed.<br \/>\n&#8211; Third Person View (**F5**) + Mousewheel = Adjust camera distance.<br \/>\n&#8211; Right-click an entity to dismount it from the ship.<br \/>\n&#8211; To open inventory outside of the ship: **crouch + right-click**.<\/p>\n<p>### Cannons<br \/>\n&#8211; Add a cannon with right-click while holding one.<br \/>\n&#8211; Shoot cannons with **Space** while looking in their direction (requires cannonballs in ship inventory).<br \/>\n&#8211; Remove a cannon with a pickaxe.<br \/>\n&#8211; Key-binds can be changed in options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Detailed Features<\/p>\n<p>### Ship Performance<br \/>\n&#8211; **Cold-water ships** \u2192 10% faster in cold biomes, 10% slower in warm.<br \/>\n&#8211; **Warm-water ships** \u2192 10% faster in warm biomes, 10% slower in cold.<br \/>\n&#8211; Each cannon decreases speed by **2.5%**.<br \/>\n&#8211; Cargo can decrease speed by up to **10%**.<\/p>\n<p>### Sail Coloring<br \/>\n&#8211; Right-click with dye to color sails.<\/p>\n<p>### Ship Repairing<br \/>\n&#8211; Repair with iron nuggets and planks.<\/p>\n<p>### Ship Naming<br \/>\n&#8211; Use a nametag to name your ship.<\/p>\n<p>### Leashing *(1.18.2 \u2013 1.20.6)*<br \/>\n&#8211; Tether ships (only if no player is controlling them).<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/yhrQyxj.png\" alt=\"Leashing Example\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Ships<\/p>\n<p>### Cog<br \/>\n&#8211; Medieval trade ship (cold water).<br \/>\n&#8211; **108 slots**, up to **4 cannons**, **5 passengers**.<br \/>\n&#8211; Speed: **40 km\/h**, Hull: **300 HP**.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/NVoZq47.png\" alt=\"Cog\" \/><\/p>\n<p>### Brigg<br \/>\n&#8211; Two-masted medieval trade ship (cold water).<br \/>\n&#8211; **162 slots**, up to **6 cannons**, **11 passengers**.<br \/>\n&#8211; Speed: **45 km\/h**, Hull: **400 HP**.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/MkPzrjP.png\" alt=\"Brigg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>### Galley<br \/>\n&#8211; Naval warfare ship (warm water).<br \/>\n&#8211; **54 slots**, **9 passengers**.<br \/>\n&#8211; Speed: **40 km\/h**, Hull: **200 HP**.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/NsnNJEZ.png\" alt=\"Galley\" \/><\/p>\n<p>### Drakkar<br \/>\n&#8211; Viking-style ship (cold water).<br \/>\n&#8211; **54 slots**, **11 passengers**, ice-breaker ability.<br \/>\n&#8211; Shields with banner patterns for defense.<br \/>\n&#8211; Speed: **30 km\/h**, Hull: **200 HP**.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/XfsA0QO.png\" alt=\"Drakkar\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Crafting<\/p>\n<p>**Sail**<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Tsc64Lk.png\" alt=\"Sail Recipe\" \/><\/p>\n<p>**Cannon**<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/WmbTriI.png\" alt=\"Cannon Recipe\" \/><\/p>\n<p>**Cannon Ball**<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/8HbdFK6.png\" alt=\"Cannon Ball Recipe\" \/><\/p>\n<p>**Cog**<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/m8yFnWV.png\" alt=\"Cog Recipe\" \/><\/p>\n<p>**Brigg**<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/vbCF3ze.png\" alt=\"Brigg Recipe\" \/><\/p>\n<p>**Galley**<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/LM0VF0x.png\" alt=\"Galley Recipe\" \/><\/p>\n<p>**Drakkar**<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/EkCyM1W.png\" alt=\"Drakkar Recipe\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Small Ships Wiki<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 Visit the Wiki for a full overview<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## Modpack Permissions<br \/>\nYou are allowed to use the Small Ships Mod in any modpack,<br \/>\nas long as you link back to this page and don\u2019t make money off of it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vanilla friendly Ships for Minecraft. 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