Small Ships Mod Ship Types: Cog, Brigg, Galley, Drakkar

Small Ships Mod adds a small fleet of vessels, each inspired by a real historical ship. They are not just bigger boats: each one handles differently and suits a different stage of your world. Here is what each ship is good at and how to choose.

Cog

The cog is a single-masted medieval trading ship with a square sail. It is the natural first build: compact, steady and able to carry passengers and some cargo. If you want to explore coastlines, reach nearby islands and ferry friends around, start here.

Brigg

The brigg is the largest sailing ship in the mod, with two masts and much more room on deck. Build it when your world grows and you need longer voyages, bigger storage and, in versions that include them, a platform for cannons.

Galley

The galley is driven by oars, so it does not depend only on its sail. It turns tightly and copes well in rivers, bays and crowded harbours where a sailing ship struggles. Think of it as the reliable workhorse for short trips.

Drakkar

The drakkar is a Viking longship with both a sail and oars. It is long, quick in a straight line and looks the part for Norse-themed builds and coastal raids.

Side-by-side comparison

Ship	Moves by	Relative size	Best for
Cog	Sail	Small	First ship, exploring, light cargo
Brigg	Sail	Large	Long voyages, big cargo, combat
Galley	Oars	Medium	Rivers, harbours, tight turns
Drakkar	Sail and oars	Long	Fast raids, Viking builds

Which one should you build first?

For most survival worlds the order is simple: a cog to start exploring, a galley if you live near rivers, and a brigg once you have a harbour and a reason to move large amounts of cargo. Build a drakkar whenever it suits your style; it is as much about looks as function.

Exact stats, recipes and features change between mod versions, so check the in-game recipe book or a recipe viewer such as JEI for the version you installed.