Shipyard:

Learn how to build and upgrade the Shipyard in Anno 1404. Discover its costs, upkeep, defense, and the types of ships it constructs for exploration and combat.

The Shipyard is a crucial building in Anno 1404, essential for constructing all ships, which are vital for island colonization, treasure hunting, and naval combat.

Availability: After reaching Settler Level on an island.

Size: 3x3

Initial Cost: 600 Coins, 12 Wood, 3 Stone

Upkeep:

• Not Building: 20 Coins (Level 1), 30 Coins (Level 2), 40 Coins (Level 3)
• Building: 100 Coins (Level 1), 150 Coins (Level 2), 200 Coins (Level 3)

Defense: 4 (Level 1), 5 (Level 2), 6 (Level 3)

Upgrades:

• Level 2: 300 Coins, available with Citizens. Builds ships twice as fast.
• Level 3: 300 Coins, available with Patricians. Builds ships three times as fast.

Ship Types:

• Exploration Ships: Used for colonizing islands and raising treasures. Requires 8 Wood to build.
• Battleships: Used for attacking islands and other ships. Requires 14 Wood to build.

Important Notes:

• The Shipyard requires a Marketplace within its smaller influence circle to produce ships.
• Wood cost for ships is paid incrementally during construction.
• An island needs a Shipyard to move troops to a Battleship.
• Upgrading the Shipyard significantly increases build speed, making it a worthwhile investment for warfare.