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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Small Ships

Vanilla friendly Ships for Minecraft. Now with cannons!

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Quick answer

Which Small Ships release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
beta file 2.0.0-b2.1
Game version 1.21.4
Loader Fabric

Small Ships 2.0.0-b2.1 targets 1.21.4 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Small Ships required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Small Ships 2.0.0-b2.1 need?

2.0.0-b2.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by Small Ships 2.0.0-b2.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: [1.21.4] Fabric API 0.119.4+1.21.4

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Small Ships without breaking your instance.

Built for Small Ships 2.0.0-b2.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.0.0-b2.1. It targets 1.21.4 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.0-b2.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Small Ships add?

Small Ships

Medieval-inspired ships for exploration, trade, and naval battles!

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My Other Mods

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Villager Recruits:
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Villager Workers:
Hire Villagers and let them work for you!

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Small Ships:
Explore the oceans in your own sailable ships!

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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).
Leashing Example

Ships

Cog

  • Medieval trade ship (cold water).
  • 108 slots, up to 4 cannons, 5 passengers.
  • Speed: 40 km/h, Hull: 300 HP.
Cog

Brigg

  • Two-masted medieval trade ship (cold water).
  • 162 slots, up to 6 cannons, 11 passengers.
  • Speed: 45 km/h, Hull: 400 HP.
Brigg

Galley

  • Naval warfare ship (warm water).
  • 54 slots, 9 passengers.
  • Speed: 40 km/h, Hull: 200 HP.
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.
Drakkar

Crafting

Sail
Sail Recipe

Cannon
Cannon Recipe

Cannon Ball
Cannon Ball Recipe

Cog
Cog Recipe

Brigg
Brigg Recipe

Galley
Galley Recipe

Drakkar
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.

Project description from Modrinth.

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