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====== Ships and Boats ======

**<color #7092be>I have tried a few ways of doing this so far -  this format is a work in process ...</color>**

===== Basic Boats =====

These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#raft|Raft]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.  You do not need any specialized boat building facilities to build any of these vessels.  However, you will need appropriate craft or survival skills.  These are the favoured vessels of many small wetland and river communities and variants can be found all over the world.

**Crew:**  These vessels can be crewed using Survival or Profession(Sailor) skills.
^Vessel ^ Notes | 
| {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:raft.png?100 |}}| **Rafts** are quick to build, and often used by river and swamp folk as a simple work platform. It also serves adventures as an emergency vessel - and can be constructed using Survival or any (appropriate) Craft Skill.|
| {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:dugout.jpg?100 |}}| **Dugout Canoes** take a long time to build, and are a major time investment, but they aren't all that difficult to build if you have woodworking or shipbuilding skills.  Add a simple outrigger, and they become very stable vessels that are easy to paddle.|
| {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:coracle.jpg?100 |}}| **Coracles** are very light boats made from a basket-work frame covered with treated animal skins.  They aren't very stable and need regular maintenance, but they are very light and can be carried  (easily) between waterways, ponds and swampy areas.  Most are only large enough for one person, although the very largest can take four. |

 **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#raft|Click here for the Raft Technical Description]]**

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===== Small Boats =====

These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#rowboat|Rowing Boat]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.  You do not need any specialized boat building facilities to build any of these vessels.  However, you will need appropriate craft or survival skills.  You find these vessels wherever there are harbours, jetties or even just beaches, and they are probably the most common waterborne vessels in the world.  While they are called Rowboats, some are fitted with sails as well.  Small boats cost 50gp, unless otherwise noted.

**Crew:** Rafts and Rowboats may be crewed using Survival or Profession(Sailor) skills.  To sail a dinghy,  the crew needs Profession(Sailor).

^Vessel ^ Notes | 
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:rowboat01.jpg?100 |}} | **Rowboats** are small boats, propelled by up to four oars.  They are used to ferry people and small amounts of cargo,  or used as a local fishing boat. Larger vessels sometimes use rowboats as tenders or lifeboats. \\ \\ <color #7092be>A Dunij is a Rowing Boat from Sakar.</color>  |
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:punt.png?100|}} | **Punts / Skiffs** are light, flat-bottomed boats, that are particularly effective on very shallow and slow running water - such as marshes, swamps, shallow rivers or creeks.   They are normally poled, but can also be paddled or rowed if required. \\ \\ <color #7092be>A Cormorant Boat is a skiff from Sinan</color> |
| {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:fishingboat.jpg?100 |}}| **Dinghies** are rowboats that have been fitted with a sail, that are often used for training, pleasure or slightly longer journeys.  Dinghies cost 60gp (10gp more than a normal rowboat) and can be sailed at speed 30, however you cannot use the oars and sail at the same time. \\ \\ <color #7092be>Dinghies are normally found around populated areas of greater Hann, and are generally used as a small leisure boat.</color> |

**[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#rowboat|Click here for the Rowboat Technical Description]]**

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===== Large Boats =====

These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#ship_s_boat|Ship's Boat]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.  Large open boats used for transporting people and cargo across short distances.  They can all cope with short trips into ocean waters, but are generally used coastal or inland waters.  They are not, normally, used for long trips as there is no cabin space, but all can survive at sea, for quite a while, if they are required to. Large boats cost 500gp, unless otherwise noted.

**Crew:** These vessels may be sailed by ++Deckhands|{Profession(Sailor)+4}++, although rowers can be of any class.

^Vessel ^ Notes | 
| {{: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:keelboat.png?100|}} | **A Riverboat**  follows the same design philosophy, but is much 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 has a small cabin, but is not designed for open water, and would founder at sea.  While it can be rowed, a riverboat relies on its sail for propulsion. \\ \\ <color #7092be>River boats are common on the great rivers of West Telida  and The Strongholds.</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>|
|{{  :pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:asian-shipsboat.jpg?100  |}}| **Sampan**  Often used for moving cargo around in harbours or along rivers, they can also be used as a tender by larger vessels. \\ \\ <color #7092be>Sampans are found in Sinan.</color> |
|{{ :consolidated:shiptypes:ships_boat.png?150|}}|**The Qarib** is dhow, similar in design to a Hannish Ship's Boat, which can serve as an auxiliary vessel for ships, a harbour tender or as a local fishing boat. \\ \\ <color #7092be>The Qarib is a Sakaran boat, but can also be found in The Razardi Islands, and Port Elizabeth.</color>|
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:outriggercanoe3.jpg?100|}} | **Orc Outrigger Canoe** - A Simple outrigger canoe suitable for about a small orc raiding party - or an inshore fishing boat.  \\ \\ <color #7092be>Only found in Orcish settlements.</color> |

 [[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#ship_s_boat|Ship's boat details]]



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===== Keelboats =====

These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#keelboat|Keelboat]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.  Keelboats are the vessels of small scale merchants or successful fishermen, and all have specific adaptions that make them suitable for a particular role.  They are much less effective when they are used for other roles.  All keelboats are about 60 feet long and 15-20 feet wide. Keelboats cost 3000gp, unless otherwise noted.

**Crew:** These vessels may be sailed by ++Deckhands|{Profession(Sailor)+4}++, although rowers can be of any class.

^Vessel ^ Notes | 
| {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:hog_boat.jpg?100|}}| **Keelers** are the archetypical river trading boat, with a large open cargo deck and a very small cabin.  They are not well suited to even coastal waters, let alone the open ocean. \\ \\ <color #7092be>Mainly found on the large rivers of The Strongholds and West Telida.</color> |
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:hoy2.jpg?100|}}| **Hoys** are large barge-like sailing boats, that are too heavy to be rowed, and are most used as merchant vessels along coastal waters.  They can cope with shallow seas, but aren't well suited to Ocean Voyages, although they can sail along wide, deep rivers.   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>Mainly found on the the coastal waters of The Strongholds, Urgon and West Telida.</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.   They have very limited cabin space and 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:dhow2.png?100|}} | **Zaruqs** are dhow, built with a couple of variations from the standard.  They have significantly more sail (60sq), and are lightly built to skip easily across the top of the water, they have a speed of 75, however a Dhow cannot carry siege engines.  The Dhow is, primarily, an inshore fishing vessel, and does best on lakes and in coastal waters.  Dhows cost 3,750gp.\\ - \\  Zaruq's are vessels from Sakar, but can occasionally be found in The Razardi Islands and Port Elizabeth.\\  | 
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:asiankeelboat.jpg?100|}}| **Large Sampan**  while intended as an inshore fishing boat, these small vessels often serve as a houseboat as well as a work boat. \\ \\ <color #7092be>These vessels are from Sinan.</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:ships_boats:shipsstats#keelboat|Click here for the Keelboat Technical Description]]**

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===== Coasters =====

These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#keelboat|Coaster]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.   Coasters are all, roughly, 70x20 feet and designed for shallow sea work.  Most work as local traders, although some are used as fishing vessels.  They are not particularly good for long voyages, and can only sail on the widest and deepest rivers.  They are among the slowest of the seagoing vessels and cost 7000 gp, unless otherwise noted.

**Crew:** These vessels may be crewed by ++Deckhands|{Profession(Sailor)+4}++, although they can only achieve half of their sailing speed unless at least 50% of the crew are fully trained sailors.

^Vessel ^ Notes | 
| {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:cog.png?100|}}| **Cogs** are sometimes known as round ships, and are the most commonly used small merchant vessels of the Han Empire.  They are capable of longer ocean voyages, but they aren't comfortable to travel in.   \\ \\ <color #7092be>They are found all along the coast from the Razardi Islands through to East Telida.</color>|
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:lugger.png?100|}}| **Luggers** are Hannish fishing ships capable of long journeys. They are occasionally used as merchant vessels, although they are not as popular as the Cog or Hoy. They are capable of longer ocean voyages, but they aren't comfortable to travel in. \\ \\ <color #7092be> Luggers are found all over the Hann Sea.</color>  |
| {{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:sambuk.png?100|}}| **Sambuks** are dhows that excel in shallow or coastal waters, as merchant or fishing vessels.  \\ \\ <color #7092be>They are found in Sakhar, and occasionally in The Razardi Islands and Port Elizabeth.</color> |
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:jong.png?100|}}|**Jong** are shallow water and coastal vessels, that have battened sails and only need a crew of five.  They normally have a single cabin, at the stern, for passengers and crew.  They can sail in coastal water and are used as fishing boats, as well as merchant vessels. \\ - \\ <color #7092be>Jong are vessels from Sinan</color>|

**[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#Coaster|Click here for the Coaster Technical Description]]**

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===== Longships =====

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.

**Crew:** These vessels may be crewed by ++Deckhands|{Profession(Sailor)+4}++.  Rowers can be of any class.

^Vessel ^ Notes | 
|{{: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:galley_light_.jpg?200|}}| **Light Galleys** are used by Sakaran navies to patrol inshore waters and may be fitted with ballistae, as well as a ram - but they make excellent raiders as well.  \\ \\ <color #7092be>Normally only found in Sakaran waters.</color>|
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:karvi.jpg?100|}}| **Karvi** 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 only carry one large siege engine in each castle. 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 Warcanoes** are very lightweight vessels, with an outrigger.  While they have the same stats as a longship, they are lower in the water and arepaddled rather than rowed.  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>|

**[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#longship|Click here for the Longship Technical Description]]**

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===== Sailing Ships =====

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}++, although they can only achieve half of their sailing speed unless at least 50% of the crew are fully trained sailors.

|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.||
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:brigantine.jpg?200|}}| This colossal 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. Examples include brigs, brigantines, brig-sloops, snows and sambuks(Sakar). They are used for exploration and some long distance trade, while navies use them as messengers, scouts and fleet vessels or, perhaps, just to show a ‘presence' in an area. They are favoured by many pirates.|
|{{: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 often used for long distance ocean travel. Most merchant ships, and many merchant, military and pirate vessels are standard sailing ships. They are built to many different designs, including barques, caravels, schooners, sloops 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 and Xebecs(Sakar) 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]]**


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===== Junks =====

These vessels all conform to the technical description of a **[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#junk|Junk]]**.  Minor, descriptive, items might change slightly, but the numbers don't.   Vessels in this class have a shallow draught, stacked stern and a single cargo deck. True junks need fewer crew becasus eiof their sail design, although others need larger crews to handle more complex sails..  They cost 15,000 gp, unless otherwise noted.

**Crew:** These vessels may be crewed by ++Deckhands|{Profession(Sailor)+4}++, although they can only achieve half of their sailing speed unless at least 50% of the crew are fully trained sailors.
^Vessel ^ Notes | 
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:junkship.png?100|}}| **Junk** are the classic eastern sailing ships. They are capable of long ocean voyages, but they can be  uncomfortable in deep waters and strong winds.   While they only have one cargo deck, but are often built with stacked cabins at the stern. \\  **Junks are vessels from Sinan.** |

**[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#junk|Click here for the Junk Technical Description]]**

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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.

That only real difference between different types of Warship are the cabin and sail arrangements, so I have added a few images to give you an idea of styles.

**Crew:** These vessels may be crewed by ++Deckhands|{Profession(Sailor)+4}++.  Rowers can be of any class and do not require Profession(sailor) skills

| {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:warship4.jpg?200|}} |  {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:warship3.jpg?200|}} | {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:warship-2.jpg?200|}} | {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:warship5.png?200|}}|

**[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#Warship|Click here for the Warship Technical Description]]**

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===== 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.

**Crew:** These vessels may be crewed by ++Deckhands|{Profession(Sailor)+4}++, although they can only achieve half of their sailing speed unless at least 50% of the crew are fully trained sailors.  Rowers can be of any slass and do not need Profession(sailor)

That only real difference between different types of galley are the cabin, sail and oar arrangements, so I have added a few images to give you an idea of styles.
|{{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:galley-light.png?200|}} | {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:galley4.jpg?200|}}| {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:galley6.jpg?200|}} | {{:pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:gally-2.jpg?200|}} |

**[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipsstats#Galley|Click here for the Galley Technical Description]]**

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