raywest

15th Mar 2020

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

Question: Why did Will specifically need the Black Pearl to free his father? The only thing the Pearl had going for it was the speed. Wouldn't a ship fitted with more firepower be better suited for taking down the Dutchman?

Answer: The Black Pearl is the only ship that can catch up to the Flying Dutchman.

lionhead

Answer: As you mentioned it is the fastest ship. Other reasons, it's a ship Will knows it is one that he has an opportunity to bargain for by betraying Jack Sparrow to his enemies.

raywest ★

Also, Will would have very little opportunity or the means to acquire another ship.

raywest ★