Ever since humans learned that they could use various objects to float on water, they have been looking for ways to hurt other humans using other objects to float on water -- these warship-inspired innovations are an extension of this enterprising and inventive spirit.
In the age of the sail, tall wooden ships would position themselves in such a way that their broadside faced each other. This allowed them to fire off a volley of canon-balls, sending their opponent down to Davy Jones's Locker. In the early 20th century, huge battleships bristling with high-caliber guns would bombard shores and one another with incredible force and wrath. Later on, the aircraft carrier and nuclear submarine came to rule the high-seas.
This evolution of naval power has not been lost on designers. From battleship-inspired boots to LEGO-constructed hulls, amateur admirals and swashbuckler-enthusiasts have plenty of warship-inspired innovations to choose from.
18 Wicked Warship-Inspired Innovations
18
Swashbuckling Bedrooms
Steve Kuhl Has Built the Most Incredible Pirate Ship Room
17
Huge LEGO Ships
Japanese Warship 'Yamato' Took More than 6 Years to Build
16
Warship Watches
The Nixon Gunship Watch Collection Features a Heavy Duty Design
15
Seaworthy Fur Fashion
The HMAS Williamstown by Peter Coulson Photoshoot Stars Milica Vujic
14
Mega Moving Machine Transporters
The Blue Marlin is a Ship Designed to Carry Other Ships
13
Matchstick Warship Mania
Philip Warren has Replicated Every British Warship Since WWII
12
Unmanned Combat Ship
The UXV Combatant
11
$20,000 LEGO Builds
The Harry S Truman Warship
10
Aircraft Carrier Auctions
The HMS Invincible is Put Up for Sale to the Public
9
Aircraft Carrier Travel Terminals
CF Moller Architects Designs a Ferry Terminal ith Military Spin
8
Battleship Boarding Houses
The Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier is a Majestic, Floating Resort
7
Seaworthy USBs
The USB Battleship Brings Five Extra USB Ports to the Fight
6
Warship Shoes
Phil Noto Creates a Custom Art Sneaker for the Bold Hype Gallery in New York
5
Frosted Navy Trays
Beware, the Battleship Ice Cube Tray May Launch an Icy War
4
Blinged-Out Battleships
The CIMON 'Love to the Rescue' Boat is Compassionate Creativity
3
Film-Inspired War Games
‘Classic Battleship Movie Edition' Brings Aliens to the Party
2
Swashbuckling Playgrounds
The Pirate Ship Playhouse Offers Luxury Area for Boundless Imaginations
1
Automated Aircraft Carrier Landings
When Will Robots Completely Take Over?
Related Ideas
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Furutistic Reconfigurable Superyachts
Andy Waugh Yacht Design's Decadence is State-of-The-Art
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Formal Skate Boat Sneakers
Vans Introduces the Formal Vans 2 Eyelet Footwear Model
Watersport-Minded Concept Campers
This Camper Features Separate Wet and Dry Zones
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases
CASETiFY's Capsule with Gundam Highlights the Beauty of Mobile Suits
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Brick-Based Aviation Jet Sets
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is Transformed to a LEGO Set
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
Nature-Inspired Building Block Sets
The LEGO Seven Natural Wonders of the World Sets are Detailed
Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts
The 'Hype-R' Concept Yacht by Davide Benaglia Measures in at 220-Feet
Animated GenAI Books
Hypnovels Rendered Moby Dick into a Dynamic Format for Readers Everywhere
Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts
The WAKINYAN Catamaran Yacht by Aras Kazar is All-Electric
Folding Electric Catamarans
The IZIBoat Collapses Down When Not in Use for Easy Towing
3D-Printed Seaweed Chairs
Interesting Times Gang's Sugar Kelp Chair is Made from Brown Seaweed
Advanced App-Connected Yachts
The Conceptual Wajer 44 Yacht is Highly Customizable
Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars
MoonGravity06's LEGO Rolls-Royce Phantom is Impressively Detailed
Propellerless Boat Motors
This Motor Uses An Undulating Membrane Inspired By Dolphins & Jellyfish
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards
The 'Foil Scoot' Offers a Great Way to Safely Learn and Glide
Radical Majestic Instrument Structures
Whipsaw's Ravenchord is a Reimagined Grand Piano
Contemporary Collaboration Boat Shoes
The Drake's x Sebago Dockside Boat Shoe Comes in Two Colors
Modular Electric Surfboards
The 'Canvas' Surfboard is Stylish, Speedy and Easily Transportable
Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts
BMW and TYDE Work Together on THE ICON Watercraft Yacht
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Playful External Hard-Disk Designs
Seongmin Ha and Hanyoung Lee Design the Cargo Hard Drive
Luxurious Electric Motorboats
Maserati Introduces the New Tridente Electric Powerboat
All-Electric Towed Trailers
The Lightship L1 Trailer is Battery-Powered and has a Minimal Design
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags
Coperni and Disney Present the Ariel Swipe Hangbag
Expansive Contemporary Bars
Method Co. Debuts Vessel, a Vintage Maritime Aesthetic Bar
Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels
Scorpion & Toad Makes Skillfully Handcrafted Skincare Storage
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
DIY Life-Size Tanks
ND Woodworking Art Draws Inspiration from the 'World of Tanks' Video Game
Dark Tonal Preppy Boots
Timberland and Sculpstore Join Forces on a Fuzzy Boat Shoe
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
AI-Powered Hybrid-Electric Catamarans
Rossinavi Recently Introduced the M/Y Seawolf X
Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets
LEGO Releases LEGO(R) Ideas JAWS Set and Brick-Buster Mini-Film
Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts
The 'Open' Yacht Offers Futuristic Water-Cruising Capabilities
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Ocean Waste Surfboards
The Floater Surfboard is Made Out of Recycled Materials & Raw Sewage
Seafaring Animatronic Halloween Decor
Lowe's Halloween 2024 Collection Features Four Characters
Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs
Mavimatt Presents a Look at the UFO Rocking Chair Design
Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures
The 'Reef Rocket' Combats Coastal Flooding and More
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor
The Lightsaber LEGO Set is a Great Piece of Decor for Fans
War Plane-Inspired Off-Grid Homes
Peter Markos Designs the Tiny Monocoque Cabin
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
Imaginative Buildable Magazines
LEGO and WALLPAPER Presents the Over The Moon Magazine
Subtle Cartoon-Themed Timepieces
The Spinnaker SpongeBob SquarePants Watch Comes in Four Versions
Zero-Emissions Electric Ships
The Hurtigruten Norway Sea Zero Cruise is Fully Electric
Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Models
Feadship Unveils the Project 821 Hydrogen Superyacht
Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems
Wigiwama Presents the Dynamic Moon Chair in Various Hues
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Deep-Sea Exploration Bases
This Underwater Research Station Can House Scientists For Long Periods
Sportscar-Inspired Electric Boats
Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard Join to Design the Fantom Air
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Boat Shoe Beer Holders
Natty Light & Sperry Team Up to Turn Your Boat Shoes Into Beer Holders
Towering Wooden Block Sets
Oscar Diaz Designs a Block Set Inspired by the Nakagin Capsule Tower
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Sophisticated Tokyo Flagship Stores
WIND AND SEA TOKYO Features Glass and a Clean Aesthetic
Reimagined Classic Boat Shoes
Drake's and Sebago Join on the New Dockside Boat Shoes
Shell-Like Premium Speed Boats
Pierpaolo Lazzarini Designs the Jet Capsule Super Sport
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones
This Robot Carries Out Hazardous Search-and-Rescue Missions
Convertible Exploration Boats
The RAND Roamer 29 Boat by Marek Weidlich is High-Performance
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Inflatable Hydrofoil Accessories
The Lift Blowfish Softens the Equipment for Beginners
Sci-Fi Skincare Vessels
SpoiledChild x Jeremy Scott Launched a Rocket-Shaped Collectible
Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters
The 'Seakool D2' Allows For Sped-Up Underwater Exploring
Versatile Office-Ready Canoes
Lienenkugel Creates the Corporate-Ready Canoebicle
Industrial-Grade Electric Boats
The 'X Shore Pro' is Targeted Towards Maritime Professionals
Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels
The Decathlon X Outercraft HydroBike Prioritizes Adaptability
Interactive Kinetic Sculptures
This Dynamic Sculpture Takes Its Cue From Tide and Wind Data
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Updated Traditional Game Experiences
Admiral Clash Reimagines Battleship in New Angle
Quick-Burst Water Toys
NERF Better Than Balloons are Quick to Fill and Self-Sealing
Amphibious VTOL Drones
The 'VT-Naut' Craft Can Make Safe Landings On Water
Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones
Deepak Dadheech Designs the Eco-Friendly Bamboo Drone
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Speedy Stability Kayak Designs
The Swell Watercraft Scupper 16 Kayak Has Patented Drainage
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Physically Looped Canal Boats
Alex Chinneck Designs the loop-the-loop boat with a Playful Look
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts
AICO Designs Create the Shell Intellgient Speaker Concept
Hydrofoil Technology Electric Boats
Vessev Introduces the Impressive VS-9 Electric Boat
Elevated Timber-Clad Homes
Habitable Form Designs the Victory Bay House on Kiawah Island
Boozy Blackened Ice Creams
Tipsy Scoop Kraken Ship Wrecked Has Bone-Shaped White Chocolate Chips
Non-Alcoholic Beer Cocktails
Talon & Tinnie Reinvents the Traditional Boilermaker for Dry January
Emissions-Free Cargo Barges
The H2 Barge 2 Project Will Convert the Vessel to Clean Energy
Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers
OTW by Vans Introduces the Engineered Knit Pack of Footwear
Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs
Yue Zhuo Designs the Seat Urchin with Bright Cushions
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Designs The Sea of Cortez Research Center
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Engineer Training Structural Kits
Márcio Sequeira de Oliveira Designs the Mola 4 Kit
Floating Kelp-Made Materials
SeaBrick is a New Buoyant Material Composed of Kelp Biomass
Shark Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils a Special Jaws LEGO Set with 1,497 Pieces
Space Vehicle-Inspired Model Sets
The LEGO® Technic™ NASA Model Set Reflects the Lunar Rover
Range-Roving Electric Hydrofoils
The 'SpiritBARTech35EF' Boasts a Range Of 185 Kilometers
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
Luxe Eco-Conscious Spacious Yachts
Mask Architects Creates the New ONYX H2-BO 85 Yacht
Water-Mapping Autonomous Vessels
This Craft Uses Cameras & Lasers to Map Shorelines & Riverbeds
Wooden Military Replica Toys
The M142 HIMARS is a Faithful Recreation of the M142 Launcher
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Chic Nautical-Inspired Apartments
TENKA ARKITEKTURA Designs a Stylish and Textured Apartment
Next-Generation Yacht Series
Rossinavi Debuted the 43-Meter Seawolf X at the Monaco Yacht Show
Architecture-Inspired Building Blocks
James Paulius Designs the Blockitecture® Frank Lloyd Wright
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
Layered Core Paddle Boards
The Boardworks Kraken Stand-Up Paddle Board Has a Stabilized Design
Superhero-Inspired Water Vessels
T3MP3ST & Wayne Enterprises Create the Maverick GT Stormy Knight
Cutting-Edge Foam Dart Blasters
NSI International Debuts the Siren Ultra Long Range Blasters
Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts
Riley MacKay Designs the Sustainable Metal Stool Concept
Supercar-Inspired Submersibles
The U-Boat Worx Super Sub is Designed with a Long Tail
Atmospheric Skateboarding Games
The Developers of Pathless and Abzu are Back with Sword of the Sea
Contemporary Classic Horror Games
Still Wakes the Deep Immerses Players in a Scary Game
Water-Mapping Autonomous Boats
This Boat Can Carry Out Accurate Surveys Of Underwater Terrain
Witchy Toy Building Sets
LEGO Unveils Four Magical Block Sets Inspired by the Wicked Movie
Modular Aquatic Scooter Designs
The LEFEET P1 Can Be Held or Attached to a Surfboard
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Curvaceous Floating Illusion Furniture
Fantin Tapped Designers to Create the Wave Collection
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes
Bates Masi + Architects Designs the Three Mile Harbor
Waterless Boat-Cleaning Products
Sea Clean UK Launches a Line of Waterless Boat Cleaners
Aircraft-Inspired Retreats
Sander van Schaik Designs the Stay Under the Radar Retreat
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Futuristic Wave Energy Plants
This Plant Can Harness Marine Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards
The 'SEASKATE' Surf Skateboard Has Spring-Loaded Casters
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
AI-Powered Sail Systems
The 'FastRig' System Allows For Efficient Use Of Wind Power
Docked Ship-Inspired Tea Houses
STOMP Designs Billy O'Tea to Replicate a Docked Ship
Dynamic Wavy Steel Canopies
New Office Works Creates the Cheung Sha Wan Pier Canopy
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work