Down To Davy Jones

I love the scale of this awesome little ship diorama by W. Navarre. Normally to get this kind of mood and detail the ships would be twice the size, but not this one thanks to some clever building techniques and perfect part selection. Combine that with excellent color selection and story, and it's pretty much a perfect MOC.

The Death Of Captain Morgan

Being a victim of the continual commercial assault that is American television, I'm afraid the first thing I think of when I hear the name Captain Morgan is some goofball in a bar lifting his leg awkwardly to show his allegiance to a spiced rum. But this excellent MOC by builder Jacob Nion has nothing to do with that, but rather the story of the unfortunate end of Benjamin Morgan, you can read all about it here.

Icebreaker

Being from the central coast of California, maritime ice management is not really in my wheelhouse. So I found the description of this build, or more the organization that inspired it, fascinating. Adam Dodge built this to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday, and the Canadian Coast Guard, who not only provide ice breaking services for commercial ships, but also escorts, harbour breakouts, maintain shipping routes and provide ice information services.

The Roger Young

I'll probably lose a little nerd cred for this, but I'm not a Starship Troopers fan. I found it silly and tedious. It's too hard to take the characters seriously despite the challenge placed before them, and I just wasn't buying Doogie Howser as a Colonel. I should probably give it another view, it's been years, maybe I'll see something I didn't see before. I will say the visual effects were outstanding though, and I dig the ship designs. Like this version of the Roger Young by builder Riskjockey. You can practically hear the rumble of the engines.

The Black Pearl

I have a soft spot for this cursed ship. Not only because I'm a fan of Pirates of the Caribbean, both the ride and the movies, but also because I worked on the fourth movie. Of course in that film the Pearl was only briefly seen, and in a bottle no less, but it's still there. This version by builder W. Navarre captures the essence of the infamous Pearl. You can practically hear the music huh?

Black Dragon

I don't know enough about tall ships to speak with any authority, but there's definitely an asian influence to this vessel by W. Navarre. Judging by the size and ornateness of the captain's cabin and the number of guns, I'm guessing this a fairly successful privateer.

Just Another Day At The Port of Val Augustos

Another muggy morning at the port. You've got all the standard fare, a thriving bazaar, active trade, military presence...oh and a ship on fire. I hope you're in a comfortable seat dear reader, because it's going to take you a while to study these and more photos of this stunning diorama by Mattiusxavier.

Steamboat

Here's a fun and quirky MOC by builder redfern1950s. It's almost chibi in styling, with chunky and squat proportions. I love the use of the curved slopes and various other shapes to create the water. It all ads up to something almost like an illustration from a children's book, and I like it.

Corvette Beatrix

Due to the constraints of a dying battery while I'm on vacation without my charger I will have to limit my description of this MOC by Sebeus to HOLY COW LOOK AT THIS BEAUTY! Click through for more pics!

Barqan Dromon

“There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures.”

— William Shakespeare

De Ruyter

I don't know all that much about tall ships, but I know I like them. And I especially like this vessel by Swan Dutchman. It's not exactly what you would call 'purist', with non LEGO sails and rigging. But sometimes you need to go beyond the official elements when there's an aesthetic and accuracy you're going for. And in this case, they almost outshine the bricks, gorgeous! The photography and processing is top notch too, this is the total package.

The Flying Piranha And Imperial Fort

No this isn't an official set, but it has the feel of one, and it's intentional. Legonardo Davidy and Cara have combined efforts for the Eurobricks Pirate Teamwork Contest and the results are stunning. The design of both the ship and the fort are brilliant, with wonderful play features and detail rivaling that of real LEGO designers. There's tons of pictures of both these models and some great making of shots, click through to explore.

Om Sjøormen

I think everyone would agree, the vikings were badasses. Conquerers through and through, from fellow norsemen, to other lands and of course the sea. I think I'd consider Isaiah.S a badass too, for conquering this brick-built hull. 

Bobcat Tri-Maran Minelayer Ship

This craft by Lego Junkie looks like it's from a movie. Actually, it's designed so well, it almost looks like a real vessel, yet at the same time from a sci-fi epic. I especially like the level of detail on the deck, from the weapons to the rails, it's a beauty.

Venetian War Galley

Mark of Falworth is a regular here on BrickNerd and for good reason as he is constantly turning out excellent MOCs including his latest, the Venetian War Galley. I can just smell the salt of the sea and feel the wind in my hair coasting along in this ship and boy does that beach look inviting. It really makes you long for summer doesn't it?

Arrrggg!

A proper right sailing vessel she be. The dread pirate Pepa Quin has set to sea aboard the H.M.S. Ironbuilder, and she's a beauty. Run up your white flags you lily livered scalawags!

Oresteia

Master of the small ship Phall Macaroni calls this a NB-02 courier class, I call it sweet. Great use of colors, angles, details and design. Not only is the ship excellent, check out that stand. It implies some kind of robotic functionality, very cool.

The H.M.S. Persephone

I've been watching the progress of this ship for a while, thanks to a bounty (see what I did there) of WIP pictures from Wes VanDell. More pictures and info are to come, and I'm sure I'll post them when they do. But in the mean time we can celebrate it's completion. She's a beauty.