User blog comment:Elizabeth1134/Which ship has the more firepower?/@comment-5070414-20120508005617/@comment-1984959-20120508014146

Of course Will gets to keep the Dutchman, as per reasons shown in the film.

''Do you think its possible that they could bring the Dutchman back into the story although Will's story is over? Or would this seem a bit odd?''

Ok, before I answer this, I do want to point out that this response is in no way against Will and Elizabeth, but it is my humble opinion/fact.

I don't believe Will or Elizabeth should return in stories taking place after AWE. As explained in the film, Will must do his ten-year duty aboard the Dutchman before returning to Elizabeth. As shown in the AWE post credit scene, Will did do his duty without abandoning it(if he were to abandon it, well...look at Davy Jones lol). So as the fourth, and likely the fifth film, take place a few years after AWE(LONG before Will finishes his duty)...there is no possible way for Will to return without contradicting what was established in AWE. Anything that says otherwise is pure speculation and/or material that can only be called "fanfiction".

Plus, while some may disagree, OST did deliver a good POTC story, showing that the films do not have to have them at this point.