Pirates Of Tortuga -

(Ken Scott): The lead officer on a special mission.

The actual (Tortuga) is a real island off the north coast of Haiti. Pirates of Tortuga

: The film is noted for its impressive ship visuals and colorful costumes, though critics on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb have described the acting as "wooden" or "overacted". Historical Background (Ken Scott): The lead officer on a special mission

: Piracy on the island peaked between 1630 and 1670 before declining as pirates moved toward Jamaica or accepted official commissions from the French Crown. Pirates of Tortuga (1961) - IMDb Historical Background : Piracy on the island peaked

: It originally served as a base for hunters (buccaneers) who eventually turned to piracy to raid Spanish treasure ships passing through the nearby Windward Passage.

(Robert Stephens): Portrayed here as a "scallywag" and shifty alcoholic rather than a strictly threatening villain.