The Black Pearl, Pirate Frigate (34 Gun) Galleon Styled Sails
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The Black Pearl, a legendary vessel from Pirates of the Caribbean, is a fictional pirate frigate renowned for its sleek, menacing design and supernatural speed. Originally a merchant ship called the Wicked Wench, it was transformed into a pirate legend under Captain Jack Sparrow’s command. With its black hull, tattered sails, and weathered elegance, it’s said to be the fastest ship in the Caribbean, outpacing even the swiftest naval foes. Classified as a pirate frigate—a nimble, medium-sized warship adapted for piracy—it blends the agility of a frigate with the imposing presence of a galleon.
The Black Pearl measures approximately 165 feet (50 meters) in length, with a beam of 35 feet (10.7 meters) and a draft of 12 feet (3.7 meters). Its towering masts, the mainmast reaching 100–120 feet (30–36 meters), carry a full spread of square sails, enhancing its speed and striking silhouette. Armed with 32 cannons —16 per side, likely 12-pounders— (34 in build, 2 extra on the forecastle) it boasts a formidable broadside, perfectly suited for ambushing merchant vessels or clashing with naval adversaries.