Galley

Galleys are long vessels that rely on sails and sizable rowing crews to move. These ships can carry siege weapons and soldiers to war or transport large amounts of cargo for merchants. No matter the ship’s purpose, the crew almost always hires extra protection, since galleys make large, cargo-rich targets for pirates.
The crew consists of the following creatures, all of which have proficiency with water vehicles in addition to their normal statistics:
One captain (bandit captain)
Five other officers: a first mate, a bosun, a quartermaster, a surgeon, and a cook (scouts)
Forty-two sailors (commoners)
Twelve siege engineers (guards)
Twenty guards

Power Generation

The galley has one 120-foot-tall mast with sails to catch the wind and oars on the lower deck for rowing the vessel.

Propulsion

Thirty-two benches are built into the deck, each with a 20-foot-long oar. When the ship is rowed, crew members sit on these benches to work the oars. Ten spare oars hang on the walls.

Weapons & Armament

Ballistas. Four ballistas are attached to the fore of the deck. Ten ballista arrows are stacked and secured near each.
Mangonels. Two mangonels are attached to the aft of the deck. Ten mangonel stones are stacked and secured near each catapult.
Naval Ram. The galley’s stern features an iron naval ram used for attacking other ships.

Armor and defense

Hull Armor Class 15 Hit Points 500 (damage threshold 20)
Control: Helm Armor Class 16 Hit Points 50
Move up to the speed of one of the ship’s movement components, with one 90-degree turn. If the helm is destroyed, the galley can’t turn.
Movement: Oars Armor Class 12 Hit Points 100; −5 ft. speed per 25 damage taken Speed (water) 30 ft. (requires at least 40 crew)
Movement: Sails Armor Class 12 Hit Points 100; −10 ft. speed per 25 damage taken Speed (water) 35 ft.; 15 ft. while sailing into the wind; 50 ft. while sailing with the wind
Weapons: Ballistas (4) Armor Class 15 Hit Points 50 each Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120/480 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d10) piercing damage.
Weapons: Mangonels (2) Armor Class 15 Hit Points 100 each Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 200/800 ft. (can’t hit targets within 60 ft. of it), one target. Hit: 27 (5d10) bludgeoning damage.
Weapon: Naval Ram Armor Class 20 Hit Points 100 (damage threshold 10) The galley has advantage on all saving throws relating to crashing when it crashes into a creature or an object. Any damage it takes from the crash is applied to the naval ram rather than to the ship. These benefits don’t apply if another vessel crashes into the galley.

Communication Tools & Systems

A timpani with two attached mallets sits on the aft of the main deck just before the opening to the lower deck. A crew member plays this instrument while the sailors on the lower deck row, the beat helping to synchronize the rowers’ strokes.

Sensors

Hanging lanterns cast bright light throughout the ship.

Additional & auxiliary systems

Rigging on the ship can be climbed without an ability check.

Hangars & docked vessels

Eight rowboats are stacked in two groups of four on this deck. Ropes and pulleys can hoist these boats in and out of the water.

Price

30,000 gp

Length

130 ft x 20 ft

Height

The ceiling of the galley’s lower deck is 8 feet high.

Weight

150 tons

Speed

4 miles per hour (96 miles per day)

Complement / Crew

A galley requires a crew of eighty to properly sail or row the vessel and might carry extra passengers or soldiers.

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

Cargo holds at the fore and aft of the lower deck hold crates, barrels, and ammunition secured with rope.