Ship

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Ships passing through the Arch of Aroden.
See also: Images of ships.

Ships are an essential form of transport throughout Golarion, used for trade, war, and piracy. There are even gods that have shipping as part of their portfolio.[1]

Classes

There are many types of ships that sail the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and skies of Golarion:[2][3][4]

Classes of Ships Seen on Golarion[5]
Class Description Length Masts Passengers
Aethership Spaceship for traveling the solar system used by Vercites. c.f. Ether Ship, below
Airship Flying ships pioneered in Alkenstar[6]
Andoren skirmisher[7] An anti-slaver, river warship powered by sail and oars. 70 ft. 1 8 crew
Barge[8] A flat-bottomed freight boat made for river travel; can be towed by larger boats 80–150 ft. n/a 50–150
Barkentine or barquentine Sailing ship with three or more masts 3 or more
Barque Large sailing ship 3 or more
Bireme Ship with two tiers of oars n/a
Brigantine (Brig)[8] Light, two-masted sailing ship with a square-rigged forward sail 30–50 ft. 2 20–140
Canoe Paddle-propelled small, manoeuvrable boat n/a
Caravel[8] Light and manoeuvrable, ocean-going, sailing ship with multiple decks 30–50 ft. 2–3 20–140
Carrack[8] Heavier, ocean-going, sailing ship with multiple decks 50–100 ft. 3–4 20–140
Clipper Very fast sailing ship primarily used for trade 3 or more
Cog Type of keelboat. Wooden ship used for ocean or river trade 1
Coracle Very small boat fabricated from wickerwork n/a 1
Corsair[9] Used as a generic term for a pirate ship, regardless of actual type varies varies varies
Curragh or Currach Larger coracle that is covered in hides n/a
Cutter[8] A small, single-masted sailing boat, very light and fast 30–50 ft. 1 4–104
Demon ship[10] Expensive and rare ship powered by a bound demon, known to have been built in Nex 2
Dhow Coastal sailing ship with lateen (or triangular) sails 1 or more
Dinghy Small sailing vessel 1 or more 1–3
Dorey or dory Small fishing boat with a flat bottom and high sides 16–23 ft. n/a
Dragon boat Long, narrow canoe n/a
Drekar or drakkar Largest longships: a warship
Dromon[8] Galley powered by rowing or sailing 100–150 ft. 2 200–400
Dugout Primitive canoe fabricated from a hollowed out tree trunk n/a
Ether Ship Designed to travel the Ethereal Plane. c.f. Aethership, above 180 ft. Ether vanes
Fireboat A boat designed to fight fires but could be many types of boats n/a n/a n/a
Flat-Bottomed Raider
Frigate[8] Heavy, fast and extremely manoeuvrable warship with a broad deck suitable for holding siege weapons 75–120 ft. 3 60–220
Galleass Warship: very large galley
Galleon[8] Large warship with a distinctive square galley at the stern and multiple decks 75–120 ft. 3–4 60–220
Galley or Slave galley[11][8] Very large oar-powered ship capable of holding large cargoes 100–150 ft. 1–3 200–400
Galliot or Galiot
Gondola Single-oar-powered, flat-bottomed boat (c.f. punt) n/a
Hooker Sea-going fishing boat 24–44 ft. 1
Houseboat Floating house: a generic name n/a n/a n/a
Jolly-boat[8] Larger clinker-built rowboat usually used for ship-to-ship transport 20 ft. n/a 2–10
Junk[11] Flat-bottomed sea-going boat from Tian Xia 75 ft. 2–3 100
Kayak[12] Light, one-person or two-person canoe that lies low in the water. Favoured in the Lands of the Linnorm Kings, especially by the Varki people n/a 0
Keelboat[13][8] Flat-bottomed river vessel, some having a cabin on-board; single mast & oars. Also hoy, hulk & karve. 50–80 ft. 1 4–104
Ketch Two-masted sailing vessel 2
Knaar or Knarr[14] Type of keelboat. Sea-going or river-going merchant vessel similar in design to a longship powered by sail and oars 52 ft. / 54 ft. 1
Kobukson[15] (literally 'turtle ship')
Koch Wooden ocean-going ship designed for polar sea travel; able to sail in ice 30–70 ft. 1 or 2
Kyonin barge[7] Elven, river patrol and cargo vessel powered by sail and armed with ballistae. 90 ft. 1
Lantern Galley Warship: very large galley
Lifeboat Generic term for any ship designed to aid other ships in distress n/a n/a n/a
Longboat Boat to transport crew and passengers from ship to shore; usually rowed 1
Longship or dragon ship[13][8] Generally warships; use both oars and a sail; their shallow draft makes them manoeuvrable along coastlines. Similar to karvi, snekkja, skei, balinger, and birlinn. 75–125 ft. 1 50–150
Lugger Small ship with four sails 2 or more
Man-of-War, or Man O' War[8] One of the heaviest warships, propelled primarily by sails and used by established navies 90–130 ft. 3–4 60–220
Merchantman A ship carrying merchandise; a general term for a trading vessel; see other entries for specific merchant ships n/a
Narrow boat Narrow-beamed canal boat n/a
Pinnace Small galleon-style ship 2 or 3
Pontoon Flat-bottomed buoyant boat able to support large weights n/a
Punt Flat-bottomed river boat powered by a pole that pushes off the river bed 24 ft. n/a 1–6
Raft[13] Flat platform made from logs tied together powered by oars 10 ft. n/a 1–3
River knave[7] Masted and oared, fast river boat used by slavers and brigands. 90 ft. 1
Rowing boat or Rowboat[16][8] Lifeboat on larger ship or small river vessel powered by oars. Similar to dinghies, dories, skiffs and wherries. A collapsible rowboat can be broken down to be carried, or built up to be serviceable in about five minutes.[17] 10 ft. n/a 1–3
Sampan Small, flat-bottomed river or coastal craft usually pole or oar propelled maybe 1
Schooner Small fore-and-aft rigged ship 2 or more
Scow Large, flat-bottomed, square-ended boat 2
Ship's Boat[18] Small boat with oars carried by a larger ship for ferrying purposes. Similar to cutter, gig, jolly boat, launch, longboat, or pinnace. 16–24 ft. 1 12
Skiff Small boat with oars n/a
Sloop[8] Fore-and-aft rigged, small vessel, similar to a cutter, but with a more forward mast 30–50 ft. 1 4–104
Sloop-of-War 2–3
Tall ship Generic term for any ship traditionally rigged n/a n/a n/a
Trawler Fishing boat capable of deploying a trawling net
Trireme Warship with three tiers of oars to propel it; similar to galley 120 ft. or more n/a
Warship[18] Generic term for any ship used in war: see other entries for specific warships n/a n/a n/a
Whaleboat Open boat used for whaling
Windjammer Large ship with an iron hull 3–5
Wyvern[19] Large merchant ship common to the Inner Sea, used for trade, exploration, and war
Xebec[8] Warship with a distinctive overhanging bow 70–110 ft. 3 60–220
Yacht Boat of many types used for recreation
Yawl Sailing ship 1 or 2

Specific ships

Ulfen longship in trouble
Ulfen longships causing trouble
For a list of specific ships, see Category:Ships.

Shipping organizations

There are many and varied organizations for which shipping is a significant part of their work. Some of the more remarkable are below:

Merchants


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Navies


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Pirates

The port of Khari with a Chelish tall ship in the foreground.
Main article: Pirate

Slavers

The slave galley Burnt Saffron.
Main article: Slavery


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Shipbuilding

Various classes of ships sailing around Absalom's harbour.
See also: Category:Shipyards and Category:Shipbuilders


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In religion

  • Besmara, the Pirate Queen, is the goddess of pirates and piracy. She is at home on board her ship Seawraith.[24]
  • Ovonovo is a nascent demon lord whose portfolio includes shipwrecks and has an unholy symbol portraying a huge shark swallowing a ship.[25]


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References

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  1. ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 252. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
  2. ↑ Amber E. Scott. (2012). Pirates of the Inner Sea, p. 24. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-405-4
  3. ↑ F. Wesley Schneider et al. (2010). GameMastery Guide, p. 219. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-217-3
  4. ↑ Rob McCreary. (2012). Skull & Shackles Player's Guide, p. 23ff. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
  5. ↑ Any element in italics is derived from real-life information, probably Wikipedia, to act as a guide to the information for Game Masters until a Paizo publication gives definitive Golarion data.
  6. ↑ Patrick Renie. (2013). Wardens of the Reborn Forge, p. 59. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-555-6
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Mike Shel et al. (2016). Dreams of the Yellow King, p. 68f. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-899-1
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 Amber E. Scott. (2012). Pirates of the Inner Sea, p. 21. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-405-4
  9. ↑ Chris A. Jackson. (2013). "Stargazer", Paizo Publishing.
  10. ↑ Erik Mona. (2011). "Two Pieces of Tarnished Silver", Paizo Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60125-396-5
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Rob McCreary. (2012). Skull & Shackles Player's Guide, p. 23. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
  12. ↑ Greg A. Vaughan. (2011). Night of Frozen Shadows. Night of Frozen Shadows, p. 21. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-366-8
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Rob McCreary. (2012). Skull & Shackles Player's Guide, p. 24. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
  14. ↑ Greg A. Vaughan. (2011). Night of Frozen Shadows. Night of Frozen Shadows, p. 10. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-366-8
  15. ↑ Mike Shel. (2012). Isles of the Shackles, p. 31. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-408-5
  16. ↑ Rob McCreary. (2012). Skull & Shackles Player's Guide, p. 25. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
  17. ↑ Robert Brookes, Eleanor Ferron, Michelle Jones, Alex Riggs, and Nicholas Wasko. (2017). Heroes of the Darklands, p. 19. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-936-3
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Rob McCreary. (2012). Skull & Shackles Player's Guide, p. 26. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
  19. ↑ Mark Moreland, James Jacobs, & F. Wesley Schneider. (2010). Serpent's Skull Player's Guide, p. 12. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
  20. ↑ Judy Bauer, Logan Bonner, Nicolas Logue, and Matt Vancil. (2013). Towns of the Inner Sea, p. 27. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-576-1
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 Amber E. Scott. (2012). Pirates of the Inner Sea, p. 16. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-405-4
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Amber E. Scott. (2012). Pirates of the Inner Sea, p. 17. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-405-4
  23. ↑ Amber E. Scott. (2012). Pirates of the Inner Sea, p. 14. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-405-4
  24. ↑ Amber E. Scott. (2012). Pirates of the Inner Sea, p. 26. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-405-4
  25. ↑ James Jacobs. (2010). Lords of Chaos, p. 39. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-250-0
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