ships ultima online

In Ultima Online (UO), ships are vessels used for traveling across the game's vast oceans, exploring islands, and engaging in naval activities like fishing, piracy, and trade. Heres a breakdown of ships in UO: Types of Ships Small Ships (12 players): - Small Boat (Rowboat) Basic, no sail, slow but easy to craft. - Fishing Boat Used for deep-sea fishing (holds fishing nets). Medium Ships (Up to 6 players): - Small Dragon Ship Faster than a rowboat, good for short trips. - Medium Dragon Ship Balanced speed and durability. Large Ships (Up to 12 players): - Large Dragon Ship (War Ship) Stronger, used for naval battles. - Large Ship (Galleon) High durability, slower but great for cargo. - Tokuno Ship Unique design, introduced in Samurai Empire. Key Features Movement: Ships move based on wind direction (unless motorboats are enabled on some servers). Cannons: Some ships can mount cannons for naval combat. Plank & Ladders: Allow boarding enemy ships. Holds: Storage for loot, trade goods, or stolen cargo. Decay: If left unattended, ships decay over time (unless anchored properly). How to Get a Ship Crafting (Carpentry skill): - Requires boards, ingots, cloth, and other materials. - Higher skill needed for larger ships. Buying from NPC Shipwrights (e.g., in Britain, Bucs Den, or Jhelom). Stealing Some players leave ships unattended (but beware of guards!). Naval Combat & Piracy Boarding: Use planks to invade enemy ships. Sinking: Ships can be destroyed, dropping loot in a floating crate. Piracy: Some players specialize in raiding trade ships for profit. Special Ships & Events The H.M.S. Cape (Felucca-only): A legendary ghost ship. Pirate NPC Ships: Found in Trammel and Felucca (e.g., Orc Ship). Custom Ships: Some player-run servers add unique vessels. Would you like details on ship commands, cannons, or piracy tactics?