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--- pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:ships_and_boats2 [2025/04/22 09:46] – [Keelboats] johnb
+++ pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:ships_and_boats2 [2025/07/27 12:14] (current) – old revision restored (2025/07/27 11:18) johnb
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 | {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsboat.png?100|}} | **Ship's Boats** can be propelled by up to ten oars and are generally used to transport crew and passengers from ship to shore. Larger ships use them as tenders and lifeboats.  \\ \\ <color #7092be>This type of Ship's Boat is associated with The Hann Empire.</color> |
 | {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:dory.png?100|}}| **A Dory** is a high sided fishing boat that is used for lake, estuary and coastal fishing.  They rarely sail a long way out to sea.\\ \\ <color #7092be>Dorys are most commonly found around fishing ports in The Hann Empire.</color>|
-|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:whaleboat.png?100|}} | **Whalers** are double-ended with space at both ends for the harpooner to cast securely.  They are fitted with special crossbeams that allow the whale to 'tow' the boat, without pulling it to pieces.  <color #7092be>It is associated with The Hann Empire.</color> \\ \\ A **Faering**, is a boat of similar design (but without the whaling accoutrements), used as a fishing boat in <color #7092be>East Telida</color>.|
+|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:whaleboat.png?100|}} | **Whalers** are double-ended with space at both ends for the harpooner to cast securely.  They are fitted with special crossbeams that allow the whale to 'tow' the boat, without pulling it to pieces.  It is associated with The Hann Empire.|
 | - | **A Pinnace**  follows the same design philosophy, but is larger than the other boats in this category at 30ft by 15ft.  It carries more cargo (10 tons), costs 1000gp, but only uses the same number of crew.  It is technically, an open vessel, but is decked with a low hold.  A Pinnace relies on a combination of oars and sail for propulsion. \\ \\ <color #7092be>Pinnaces are normally used as patrol boats bythe  national navies of Hann.</color>|
 |{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:lighter.jpg?100|}} | **A Lighter** is larger than other vessels in this category, at about 30x15, but is built very differently.  It is flat-bottomed has no masts or cabin, and can only be moved at speed 10, using long sweeps.  Lighters are used for moving cargo around in harbours and ports, it can carry 20 tons of cargo and costs 500gp. \\ \\ <color #7092be>Lighters are only found in the port cities of The Hann Empire and their allies.</color>|
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 |{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:hoy2.jpg?100|}}| **Hoys** are large barge-like sailing boats, that are too heavy to be rowed, although they can be manoevered  slowly(speed 5) by four large sweeps, when they are not under sail. They are  used as merchant vessels along coastal waters, they can sail shallow seas and large rivers, but aren't well suited to Ocean Voyages. A Hoy has cabins for passengers and crew, 1 mast, 40 sq of sails, the sail has 160hp, Max Speed: 60 (wind).  It is suitable for long journeys and can carry 60 tons of cargo, and needs a crew of 10. \\ \\ <color #7092be>The main vessel working the coastal trade routes of the Hann Empire</color> |
 |{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:hooker3.png?100|}}| **Hookers** are open water fishing boats, that relies  (primarily) on sails.  It can be rowed slowly (speed 10) by four large sweeps, but not while they are under sail.   These open fishing boats deal best with coastal waters and shallow seas, however, they take short trips into deeper waters safely.  A Hooker has a single small cabin, 1 mast, 40 sq of sails, the sail has 150hp, Max Speed: 60 (wind).  It can carry 40 tons of cargo, needs a crew of 10 and not suitable for long journey.  \\ \\ <color #7092be>They can be found all over the northern Hann Sea.</color>|
-|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:galley_light_.jpg?200|}}| **Light Galleys** are used by navies to patrol inshore waters and are fitted with a forward facing catapult and a ram.  The standard Imperial Light galley has a narrow build and is light construction. It can only carry 350 tons of cargo or 70 passengers, however, the ship gains a +2 bonus on all sailing checks and has a maximum speed of 70.  Costs 4500gp (inc adjustements and catapult) \\ \\ <color #7092be>Only available to official Hann Navies, or companies with an official Letter of Marque.</color>|
+|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:galley_light_.jpg?100|}}| **Light Galleys** are used by navies to patrol inshore waters and are fitted with a forward facing catapult and a ram.  The standard Imperial Light galley has a narrow build and is light construction. It can only carry 350 tons of cargo or 70 passengers, however, the ship gains a +2 bonus on all sailing checks and has a maximum speed of 70.  Costs 4500gp (inc adjustements and catapult) \\ \\ <color #7092be>Only available to official Hann Navies, or companies with an official Letter of Marque.</color>|
-|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:knarr.png?100|}}| **Knarrs** are long open boats with a shallow draft, suitable for river or ocean travel.  However, they don't have a cabin or an enclosed cargo hold, and are mainly found in coastal waters, or the wide rivers and estuaries of <color #7092be>East Telida</color>.|
+|{{pathfinder:off-the-shelf:flottah.jpg?100|}}| **Flottah** are pure raiding vessels, that are used widely by hobgoblin navies -    They come fitted with a ram and small fore and stern castles, they can carry one large siege engine in the forecastle.  The after castle is reserved for the officer in command. They are similar to Imperial Light Galleys, although they are slightly heavier and slower.  You won't find them for sale in 'civilized' shipyards. \\ \\  <color #7092be>Only used by Hobgoblin navies.</color>|
-|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:karvi.jpg?100|}}| **Flottah** are pure raiding vessels, that are used widely by hobgoblin navies -    They come fitted with a ram and small fore and stern castles, they can carry one large siege engine in the forecastle.  The after castle is reserved for the officer in command. They are similar to Imperial Light Galleys, although they are slightly heavier and slower.  You won't find them for sale in 'civilized' shipyards. \\ \\  <color #7092be>Only used by Hobgoblin navies.</color>|
 |{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:warcanoe2.jpg?100|}}| **Orc War Canoes** are very lightweight vessels, with an outrigger.  While they have the same stats as a keelboat, they are lower in the water and are paddled rather than rowed.  Orc War Canoes cannot carry siege engines.  You won't find them for sale in 'civilized' shipyards, and most Sea Orc tribes only have one (or two at most). // //  <color #7092be>Only used by Orc raiders.</color>|
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-===== Longships =====
+===== Sailing Ships =====
-These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#longship|Longship]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.   Longships are narrow, compared to other ships - and of simple construction.  These open vessels are powered by oars and sail, and do not have cabins for the crew or spacious cargo holds. They are used by navies, pirates and raiders, they cost 10,000 gp, unless otherwise noted.
+These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#sailing_ship|Sailing Ships]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.   Built with a deep hull, sailing ships are designed for open water, and are favoured by many pirates, navies and merchants.  However, they may run aground in shallow seas, and will only be found in the deepest river mouths.
-**Crew:** These vessels may be crewed by ++Deckhands|{Profession(Sailor)+4}++.  Rowers can be of any class.
+Sailing ships are differentiated by their mast placement, cabin placement, and the way the sails are rigged.  Light sailing ships are smaller, lighter and have two masts, while standard sailing ships have three masts and more sail.  Men-o-War normally have four masts, extra sail and much heavier armament.  However, many of the basics, such as speed and crew requirements, are the same.   The Hann Empire favours Square Rigged ships, while the ships of Sakar generally have Lateen sails and the ships of Sinan can be identified by their battened junk-rig sails.
-^Vessel ^ Notes |
+|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:brigantine.jpg?200|}}| **The light sailing ship** has two masts with either square or lateen sails, and often they have raised forecastles and stern castles, but limited accommodation for officers or passengers. This category include brigs, brigantines and snows (all Hann) and other similar vessels. They are used for exploration, some long distance trade and are favoured by many pirates. When used by Navies, they are  generally referred to as Corvettes or Sloops-of-war, and used as messengers, scouts and patrol vessels. |
-|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:snekkja.png?100|}}| **Snekkja** are the classic Viking raiding ship. They are capable of long ocean voyages, but they aren't comfortable to travel in. \\ \\ <color #7092be>They are rarely found anywhere except East Telida.</color> |
+|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:carrack.jpg?150|}}| **The ‘standard’ sailing ship** of the Pathfinder rules, with three masts and a large carrying capacity.  They often have raised forecastles and stern castles, with good accommodation for passengers and officers, and are generally used for long distance ocean travel. These are the most common type of ship used for ocean travel. They are built to many different designs, including barques, caravels, schooners, and carracks, while well-armed naval vessels are often known as frigates.|
+|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:greatgalleon.jpg?150|}}| **A Man-o-War** is a large sailing ship which are commonly employed by navies as flag ships for a small fleet - however, they are perfectly capable of operating alone.  They normally built with four masts, and all the upgrades that can be built into a new ship.  Then they are fitted with more upgrades, batteries of siege engines and a detachment of marines.  Some Men-o-War carry over 100 marines.  Great Galleons are normally built as Men-o-War and are significantly more expensive than normal sailing ships.|
+**[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#sailing_ship|Click here for the Sailing Ship Technical Description]]**
-**[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#longship|Click here for the Longship Technical Description]]**
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-===== Sailing Ships =====
+===== Military Vessels =====
-These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#sailing_ship|Sailing Ships]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.   Built with a deep hull, sailing ships are designed for open water, and are favoured by many pirates, navies and merchants.  However, they may run aground in shallow seas, and will only be found in the deepest river mouths.
+Military vessels are not generally available to PCs, or other civilians.  However, in exceptional circumstances, a PC with a Privateer contract may be allowed to purchae a Corvette.  Military vessels have smaller cargo holds than their civilian equivilent, as carg space has been converted to bunks or accommodation to house marines and offiocers.
-Sailing ships are differentiated by their mast placement, cabin placement, and the way the sails are rigged.  Light sailing ships are smaller, lighter and have two masts, while standard sailing ships have three masts and more sail.  Men-o-War normally have four masts, extra sail and much heavier armament.  However, many of the basics, such as speed and crew requirements, are the same.   The Hann Empire favours Square Rigged ships, while the ships of Sakar generally have Lateen sails and the ships of Sinan can be identified by their battened junk-rig sails.
+|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:brigantine.jpg?200|}}| **The Corvette** is a Light Ship, that carries a battery of Balistae and complement of Marines.  |
-|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:brigantine.jpg?200|}}| **The light sailing ship** has two masts with either square or lateen sails, and often they have raised forecastles and stern castles, but limited accommodation for officers or passengers. This category include brigs, brigantines and snows (all Hann) and other similar vessels. They are used for exploration, some long distance trade and are favoured by many pirates. When used by Navies, they are  generally referred to as Corvettes or Sloops-of-war, and used as messengers, scouts and patrol vessels. |
 |{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:carrack.jpg?150|}}| **The ‘standard’ sailing ship** of the Pathfinder rules, with three masts and a large carrying capacity.  They often have raised forecastles and stern castles, with good accommodation for passengers and officers, and are generally used for long distance ocean travel. These are the most common type of ship used for ocean travel. They are built to many different designs, including barques, caravels, schooners, and carracks, while well-armed naval vessels are often known as frigates.|
 |{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:greatgalleon.jpg?150|}}| **A Man-o-War** is a large sailing ship which are commonly employed by navies as flag ships for a small fleet - however, they are perfectly capable of operating alone.  They normally built with four masts, and all the upgrades that can be built into a new ship.  Then they are fitted with more upgrades, batteries of siege engines and a detachment of marines.  Some Men-o-War carry over 100 marines.  Great Galleons are normally built as Men-o-War and are significantly more expensive than normal sailing ships.|
+|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:greatgalleon.jpg?150|}}| **A Man-o-War** is a large sailing ship which are commonly employed by navies as flag ships for a squadron - however, they are perfectly capable of operating alone.  They have four masts, and all the upgrades that can be built into a new ship.  Then they are fitted with more upgrades, batteries of siege engines and a detachment of marines.  Some Men-o-War carry over 100 marines.  Great Galleons are normally built as Men-o-War and are significantly more expensive than normal sailing ships.|
 **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#sailing_ship|Click here for the Sailing Ship Technical Description]]**
+==== Warship ====
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-===== Warships =====
 These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#Warship|Warship]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.   Warships are large vessels, equipped with both oars and a sail, that carry a large crew, many siege weapons and up to 100 marines.  They do not travel well across open seas and are generally deployed in shallow waters, as part of a local navy.   They cost 25,000 gp, unless otherwise noted.
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-===== Galleys =====
+==== Galleys ====
 These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#Galley|Galley]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.   Galleys are colossal vessels, equipped with both oars and a sail, that carry a large crew, up to 200 marines, many siege weapons, and are, perhaps, the fastest vessels on the seas.  They do not travel well across open seas and are generally deployed in shallow waters, as part of a local navy.   Bigger than Warships, they cost 30,000 gp, unless otherwise noted.