Getting started
Clear install steps for Forge, version matching and choosing your first ship.
About Small Ships Mod
An independent fan guide that helps Minecraft players get sailing with the Small Ships mod.
Our mission
Make sailing in Minecraft easy to start
Small Ships Mod (smallshipsmod.com) exists so new captains can install the mod, pick the right ship and fix problems without digging through forum threads.
We write install walkthroughs, ship comparisons and troubleshooting guides in plain language, and keep them updated as the mod changes.
What we cover
Everything between download and open ocean
Gameplay
Sailing controls, cargo runs, naval combat and keeping your fleet repaired.
Troubleshooting
Crash fixes, mod conflicts and multiplayer setup explained step by step.
How we work
Our standards
Official sources only
Every download link points to the author's official repository.
Tested before publishing
We follow each guide on a clean Forge install before it goes live.
Honest about versions
When something depends on the mod version, we say so instead of guessing.