The 1948 128′ Brigantine “Unicorn,” aka “Black Pearl,” in Pirates of the Caribbean, Sinks off the Coast of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. –
St. Vincent, Saturday May 24th 9:30 am – According to reports, the vessel shook, and began taking on water as she neared the north coast of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Engaging all bilge pumps proved unsuccessful, as the vessel sunk within 5 minutes. Abandoning the ship in the vessel’s pirogue, the captain and it’s entire nine-member crew were rescued by the Grenadines Coast Guard.
The Brig “Unicorn” was first used in the filming of Roots, as a slave ship in the 1977 TV mini-series, and in all three Pirates of the Caribbean Movies. She was built in Finland in 1948, and is one of only six of her kind in existence.
Brig “Unicorn” (Ex: Lyra) Specifications:
LOA: 128.6 / 39.2m * LOD: 95′ / 28.96m * LWL: 86.3 / 26.3m * Beam: 26.6′ / 8.11m * Draft: 8’01” / 2.47m * Sail Area: 7,362 sq ft * Class: Brigantine, Replica of 1850 Brig * Design: Helge Johansson * Built in: Borga/Sipoo, Finland * Launched in: 1948 * Hull / Superstructure Construction Material: Oak / Marine Ply * Gross Tonnes: 102 * Nett Tonnes: 64 *