Philip Swift

"Clergyman...on the off chance that this does not go well for me, I would like you to note it–hearing now–that I am fully prepared to believe in whatever I must, and be welcomed into that place where all the "goody-goodies" want to go once they pop their clogs. Savvy?"

- Jack Sparrow to Philip

Philip Swift was a young stalwart missionary. He was one of many who were involved in the quest for the Fountain of Youth.

Biography
Not much is known about Philip's early life. At some point in his life, Philip became a working missionary in the Caribbean. He was later captured by Blackbeard's crewmen during Blackbeard's raid on a remote island. He was held captive aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge as a slave during the journey for the Fountain of Youth.

During the mutiny on the Queen Anne's Revenge, Philip refused to join either sides of the fight. After the mutiny, Blackbeard attempted to shoot Philip, but he was stopped by his own daughter Angelica.

At some point during the search, Philip falls deeply in love with a young mermaid named Syrena.

Personality and traits
Philip was very naive to the world and the ways of the world. As a missionary, he was a big believer in God. It wasn't until he participated in the journey to the Fountain of Youth, that Philip's eyes were opened to reality. He doesn't lose his faith, but he gains a belief in the real world and real people as well as this greater being.

Behind the scenes

 * It is possible that Philip is based on John Chandagnac/Jack Shandy, a character from the novel On Stranger Tides, which served as a basis for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
 * Jerry Bruckheimer stated that Johnny Depp had a part in creating Philip, including the idea of Philip being a missionary.

Appearances

 * Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides