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BLACK PEARL
pirate ship model

In the most expensive movie ever made to date ($410 million), only the Black Pearl is fully operational. Tri-Coastal Marine designed three full size ships for Pirates of the Caribbean 2.



In the first movie, the Black Pearl was a steel barge with wooden structures built on top to resemble a real ship. In addition, a soundstage set was used to achieve better control over fog machines. For the second and third movies, a floating sailing ship was actually built in the shipyards at Bayou La Batre in Alabama.

The Black Pearl was originally named Wicked Wench before she was ordered burned and sunk by Lord Beckett. Davy Jones raised her from the sea floor after making a pact with Jack Sparrow who rechristened her the Black Pearl.

It was said that she was “nigh uncatchable.” Indeed, in the three films, she either overtakes or flees all other ships, including the Interceptor (the fastest ship in the Caribbean) and the Flying Dutchman. She is noted in At Worlds End as being “The only ship as which can outrun the Flying Dutchman.” Her speed is derived from a large amount of sails she carries. 



This s
cratch-built primarily wood Black Pearl pirate ship model is 29" L x 28" T x 10"W $3,950 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other places: $400 flat rate. Light feature is included. Note that the model comes with a regular base which is about 20" long. The large base as shown is $400 extra. A display case (large base + acrylic cover) is $1,300.

Model is built per commission only. We require only a small deposit to start the process (not full amount, not even half) $900. The remaining balance won't be due until the model is completed, click here for lead time.

The 10' long model below was made for Charlie Bailey who supervised the construction of the 3 massive ship models used in Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Delivery was on Feb 14, 2012 in Novato, California. The beautiful hand-carved figurehead was produced by ModelShipMaster's in-house artisan. Please click on thumbnails for larger photos.

Below is a picture of the world's largest Black Pearl model in existence. We completed it in September, 2017. It is at a famous tourist attraction in Minnesota, USA.  

"My name is Kathy. A couple of years ago I purchased a model ship from you The Black Pearl. I was blown away by the exact and precise detail and care you put into the model. I am thoroughly pleased with this and I was planning on purchasing another model from you. I want the USS Constitution, the Special Edition. Also, I was considering ordering your Queen Anne's Revenge (historic model, not the one from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies) and the Sloop William. Every day I wake up and appreciate the model I have. I hope to do business with you again. Thank you very much."                                                 

"The Black Pearl is in the Caribbean and has made birth in Case Pilote. Everything went well. The model is splendid. Thank you very much for the state of the art work. Best Regards, Bruno"



A picture is worth a thousand words. Not all models are equal. Compare carefully to see the vast difference between cheap toys and a nautical art piece. Be aware of some awful Black Pearl models which are nothing but a disgrace to the real magnificent ship. They have:
- Wrong number of cannons
- Too bulky hull (short and thick)
- Very thick sails
- Wrong stern gallery
- Dummy guns that were inserted into the hull (no real carriages inside)
- Anchors are down while the ship is in full sail
- Flag flies opposite to wind direction