Small Ships Mod

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Small Ships Mod Repair Guide: Fix Damage and Save Ships

Hulls wear down from collisions and combat. Here is how to keep them sailing and what to do when one breaks.

Hammer above wooden hull planks, illustrating ship repair in Small Ships Mod

Key takeaways

  • Collisions, mobs, fire and cannons all damage hulls.
  • Carry repair materials on every long trip.
  • Collect dropped items within five minutes.

Ships in Small Ships Mod can be damaged by collisions, mobs, fire and cannon fire. Knowing how to repair them protects both the ship and everything stored inside.

How ships get damaged

Ramming docks and shorelines at speed, attacks from hostile mobs and naval combat all wear down a hull. A heavily damaged ship can break, dropping what it carried into the water.

Repairing a ship

Ships are repaired with building materials such as planks. The exact item and method depend on the mod version, so check the version notes for yours. Keep a stack of repair materials in storage on every long trip.

Preventing losses

  • Slow down near coasts and docks.
  • Do not leave ships moored in open water at night.
  • Unload valuable cargo at your harbour instead of storing it on board long term.

If a ship breaks

Swim quickly to collect dropped items before they despawn, which takes about five minutes in vanilla Minecraft. Mark the spot so you can return with a spare ship, and keep a backup vessel at your main harbour.

Ready to set sail?

Get the mod and follow the five-step setup.

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