Set in 1837, the story follows the enthusiastic but largely incompetent as he attempts to win the "Pirate of the Year" award after decades of failure. His journey takes a turn when he captures the scientist Charles Darwin , who reveals that the Captain’s pet "parrot," Polly, is actually the world's last living Dodo bird . Enticed by the promise of "untold riches," the Captain leads his crew into the heart of London—a dangerous move given the pirate-hating Queen Victoria’s presence. Key Characters
(known in the UK as The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! ) is a 2012 stop-motion animated film from Aardman Animations , the creators of Wallace & Gromit . Plot Summary The Pirates! Band of Misfits