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: Their goal is to capture the legendary privateer Henry Morgan , who has defected from the English empire to run a piratical venture from Tortuga. Characters :

: 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. Pirates of Tortuga

: In the 17th century, it was the "Cradle of Caribbean Piracy," serving as a haven for the Brethren of the Coast , a loose coalition of French and English pirates and privateers. : Their goal is to capture the legendary

: 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 : Piracy on the island peaked between 1630

: 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