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High Resolution Vessel Craft Wiki & Guide

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Adds decorative ship structures and a waterman mob for nautical-themed building and exploration.

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Contents (8)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Mobs
  6. Frequently asked questions
  7. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Access and Manage Ship Cargo StorageLocate Your Ship's Storage Different vessels carry different cargo capacity. The River Skiff has minimal storage, the…Build and Launch Your First ShipGather Materials and Craft Collect wood, iron, and other basic materials from your world. Open a crafting table and…Find and Explore Waterman VillagesLocate a Settlement Use the command /locate structure peterwolfs_boats_and_ships:waterman_settlement to find the…Set Up and Use a LighthouseCraft the Lighthouse Light Block Gather the required materials and craft the Lighthouse Light block at a crafting…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 4

Items

Explorer SloopMerchant SchoonerRiver SkiffWaterman Spawn Egg

Blocks

Lighthouse Light

Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

Explorer SloopMerchant SchoonerRiver SkiffWaterman

Frequently asked questions

How do I craft a ship?
All three vessel types (River Skiff, Explorer Sloop, and Merchant Schooner) are crafted in standard crafting tables using wood and other basic materials. Check your crafting menu or the mod's crafting guide for the exact recipe for the ship you want to build.
How do I steer a ship once I'm on it?
Right-click the steering wheel to take the helm, then use W to move forward, S to reverse, and A or D to turn. Double-tap W for a speed burst or double-tap A/D for sharp banking turns.
Can I walk around on the ship deck or do I get stuck in a seat?
You can walk freely across the ship deck and step on and off without being locked into a seat. Right-click or press Sneak at the helm to leave the steering wheel and explore the deck.
How do I access cargo storage on my ship?
Hold Sneak while interacting with the storage crates and barrels on a Sloop or Schooner. The River Skiff has no cargo hold, the Explorer Sloop has a 9-slot deck chest, and the Merchant Schooner has a 27-slot storage hold.
Where do I find waterman villages?
Use the command `/locate structure peterwolfs_boats_and_ships:waterman_settlement` to find the nearest coastal hamlet, or use `/pwboats spawn-settlement [small|large]` to spawn a test settlement on the shore where you're standing.
Do the watermen actually do anything or are they just decoration?
Waterman villagers are fully functional—they fish, manage ports, and pilot ships autonomously across the water, making settlements feel alive and dynamic.
How do I set up a lighthouse and make it work?
Craft the Lighthouse Light block and place it where you want it. Right-click to cycle through rotating spotlight, flashing beam, and off settings to guide ships or light up your coastal base.
Do ships work in survival mode or only creative?
Ships have full survival support—you can craft every vessel and fixture using standard crafting tables, so you can build and use them entirely in survival mode.
What's the difference between the three ship types?
The River Skiff is a quick two-seater with rowing oars, the Explorer Sloop is a four-seat single-mast ship with a 9-slot chest, and the Merchant Schooner is the largest with six seats, dual wheels, and a 27-slot hold for hauling loot.