The ships are equipped with engines powered by powerful boiler. The hull is made out of high quality oak wood and the interior is made of nice plastic. Their speed approaches that of light, if loaded with high quality coal it is even capable of FTL. The ships are of course equipped with modern weapons, such as fatman and little boy torpedos. The marines are equipped with state of the art AK-47 guns. The ships have no escape pods, as they cannot be sunk.
CREW:
Cappy: Most important person on the ship, who takes the burden of command and distributes it on the backs of others.
helm: Also very important person, flies the ship. duh.
boiler operator: adds coal to the furnace.
Boiler operator's assistant: brings beer and moonshine to the BO, substitutes him if the BO is indisposed.
Flight attendants: carry food, drinks and ammunition around the ship.
Chef: Heats up the canned food on gas stove in the front of the ship.
Joiner: Repairs the hull. always has a spare coffin in storage.