Small Ships Mod Cargo Guide: Storage and Trade Runs

One of the most practical parts of Small Ships Mod is that ships carry things. That makes them far more useful than vanilla boats for long-distance logistics between bases, farms and trading posts.

Ship storage

Ships have built-in storage you can open while aboard or docked. Bigger ships hold more, which is the main reason to upgrade from a cog to a brigg as your world grows.

Passengers and animals

Ships seat several passengers, so friends can travel together. Moving villagers or animals by sea is often easier than building long land routes with leads and fences, especially across oceans.

Planning a trade run

1. Mark both harbours with coordinates or a map.
2. Load the most valuable goods last so they are easy to find.
3. Carry repair materials and a spare bed for longer voyages.
4. Dock in a covered harbour so mobs cannot reach the deck overnight.

Building a harbour

A good harbour has a wide channel, a well-lit dock and storage chests on land to unload into. Add a small warehouse and sorting system and your ship becomes the backbone of your world's economy.