Calabar

"Good morning, gentlemen. I am Cutler Beckett, Director of West African Imports and Exports for the East India Trading Company. And whom do I have the pleasure of welcoming today?" "Good morning, Mr. Beckett, sir. I’m First Mate Jack Sparrow, and this is my second mate, Robert Greene. We just arrived back in Calabar aboard Fair Wind, and knew it was our duty to come up to the office and report in."

- Cutler Beckett and Jack Sparrow

Calabar was a a port-city on the west coast of Africa. The city was governed by the British colonial authorities.

History
As far back as the 16th century, Calabar had been a recognized international sea port, shipping out goods such as palm oil. During the era of the Atlantic slave trade, it subsequently became a major port in the transportation of African slaves. Most slave ships that transported slaves from Calabar were English, at around 85% of these ships being from Bristol and Liverpool merchants. Old Calabar (Duke Town) and Creek Town, were crucial towns in the trade of slaves in that era. At some point prior to 1730s, the East India Trading Company set an office in Calabar.

Appearances

 * Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom