Ship schematics/diagrams?

[NewJeffCT]

Are there any sites that would have ship schematics or diagrams for medieval/renaissance era ships? A friend of mine said to do a search on d20 ship schematics, but that didn't really bring up anything useful to me that I could find.

Any links/ideas?

Thanks

 

[thundershot]

I found a few on RPG now, (the blueprints, I think) but yeah, there's not much. I miss the old Spelljamming ship cards

 

[darjr]

Not schematics, but a couple few deckplans. Sorry if I misunderstood your need for 'schematics'.

Map-A-Week: Stormwrack

Previous Edition Dungeons & Dragons Downloads
scroll down to the 'Spelljammer Campaign Setting' section.

There are probably more.

 

[NewJeffCT]

Not schematics, but a couple few deckplans. Sorry if I misunderstood your need for 'schematics'.

Map-A-Week: Stormwrack

Previous Edition Dungeons & Dragons Downloads
scroll down to the 'Spelljammer Campaign Setting' section.

There are probably more.

Thanks - - that's about what I was looking for

 

[Jack7]

It would be best to do your research based on ship type.

For instance if you wanted to find information, prints, etc. on Drakkars, then look up that type of ship.

If Caravals, then look up Caravals, etc.

Or, look up by nation of origin, design, or fleet usage.

You're probably gonna have luck at your local library if you know exactly what type of ships you're gunning for.

One thing I've done is research deckplans and construction methods and then deisgned my own ships using real/historical ships as templates, but adding or subtracting various design elements based on the technical and engineering and shipwrighting capabilities of fictional game navies. That way you can create ships, boats, and other craft to your own design specs.

 

[Khairn]

I wasn't able to find specific schematics, but Pirate's Cove is a great maritime site for insight about sailing, pirates, rigging, ships, trade etc. You might find some useful information there. Good Luck!

 

[Mark]

This might help - http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/198755-ship-floor-plans.html

 

[Pbartender]

Are there any sites that would have ship schematics or diagrams for medieval/renaissance era ships? A friend of mine said to do a search on d20 ship schematics, but that didn't really bring up anything useful to me that I could find.

Any links/ideas?

Thanks

The main problem is that, historically speaking, ships didn't really have "deck plans" until very, very recently. Most Medieval and Renaissance had fairly open decks both above and below, with only one or two enclosed cabins for the use of the captain (and maybe his passengers). And even then most below decks cabins were created by erecting semi-permanent bulkheads that could be easily knocked down and rearranged according to need.