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+ | [[File:Jackandsantiago.jpg|thumb|right|325px|[[Jack Sparrow]] finding the ''Santiago''.]] |
| − | Over the next two centuries, the ''Santiago'' became the subject of many stories, and many schemes of ruthless men.<ref>''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide]]'', p60.</ref> In his attempt to find the [[Fountain of Youth]], [[Captain]] [[Jack Sparrow]] found the location of the ''Santiago''. However, as he was more interested in finding the Fountain itself, he never made it up to the wreck itself. The [[Logbook of the Santiago|ship's log of the ''Santiago'']] was given to [[Ferdinand VI of Spain|King Ferdinand]] of [[Spain]] by an [[Spanish Castaway|old sailor]] who sailed with [[Juan Ponce de León|Ponce de León]]. This discovery triggered the |
+ | Over the next two centuries, the ''Santiago'' became the subject of many stories, and many schemes of ruthless men.<ref>''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide]]'', p60.</ref> In his attempt to find the [[Fountain of Youth]], [[Captain]] [[Jack Sparrow]] found the location of the ''Santiago''. However, as he was more interested in finding the Fountain itself, he never made it up to the wreck itself. The [[Logbook of the Santiago|ship's log of the ''Santiago'']] was given to [[Ferdinand VI of Spain|King Ferdinand]] of [[Spain]] by an [[Spanish Castaway|old sailor]] who sailed with [[Juan Ponce de León|Ponce de León]]. This discovery triggered the [[quest for the Fountain of Youth]].<ref name="OST">''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides]]''</ref> |
| + | [[File:Jackholdingvase.jpg|thumb|left|325px|Jack and [[Hector Barbossa]] aboard the ''Santiago''.]] |
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| − | During the quest, the [[Chalices of Cartagena]] were most sought after as they were needed for the [[Profane Ritual]]. Ferdinand's most trusted agent, the [[Spaniard]], would have led [[Spaniard's crew|his crew]] to the ''Santiago'' and retrieved the Chalices. [[Hector Barbossa]] would arrive to the ''Santiago'' to lie in wait for [[Blackbeard]], who wanted the Chalices as well. However, Blackbeard sent Jack Sparrow, who was forced to help him find the Fountain of Youth, to the ''Santiago''.<ref name="OST"/> |
+ | During the quest, the [[Chalices of Cartagena]] were most sought after as they were needed for the [[Profane Ritual]]. Ferdinand's most trusted agent, the [[Spaniard]], would have led [[Spaniard's crew|his crew]] to the ''Santiago'' and retrieved the Chalices. [[Hector Barbossa]] would arrive to the ''Santiago'' to lie in wait for [[Blackbeard]], who wanted the Chalices as well. However, Blackbeard sent Jack Sparrow, who was forced to help him find the Fountain of Youth, to find the Chalices aboard the ''Santiago''.<ref name="OST"/> |
| + | [[File:JackBarbossatogether.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Jack and Barbossa aboard the ''Santiago''.]] |
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Once Jack entered the wreck, he spotted Ponce de León's corpse on the ''Santiago'''s bed. He also had a brief reunion with Barbossa in which they briefly fought before the ship started to tilt. Jack and Barbossa also worked together in retrieving the chest that supposedly contained the Chalices, but were too late as they found rocks inside the chest instead. Knowing that the Spanish have retrieved the Chalices, they jumped on the ship's bed and had a look at the map to find the Spanish camp. Jack and Barbossa left the ''Santiago'' to find the Chalices. The fate of the ship is unknown. |
Once Jack entered the wreck, he spotted Ponce de León's corpse on the ''Santiago'''s bed. He also had a brief reunion with Barbossa in which they briefly fought before the ship started to tilt. Jack and Barbossa also worked together in retrieving the chest that supposedly contained the Chalices, but were too late as they found rocks inside the chest instead. Knowing that the Spanish have retrieved the Chalices, they jumped on the ship's bed and had a look at the map to find the Spanish camp. Jack and Barbossa left the ''Santiago'' to find the Chalices. The fate of the ship is unknown. |
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==Design and appearance== |
==Design and appearance== |
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{{Quote|If forty pirates dreamt forty nights of treasure, it would not match the contents of this room.|[[Hector Barbossa]] to [[Jack Sparrow]]|Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides}} |
{{Quote|If forty pirates dreamt forty nights of treasure, it would not match the contents of this room.|[[Hector Barbossa]] to [[Jack Sparrow]]|Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides}} |
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| + | [[File:JackBarbossalookingatchest.jpg|thumb|right|350px|The captain's cabin of the ''Santiago''.]] |
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| − | As a [[Spanish Royal Navy]] vessel, the ''Santiago'' was a seaworthy galleon most reputable in discovering the marvels of the [[New World]]. Now that it was wrecked, after nearly 200 years of its rotting timbers exposed to the sun and wind, the ''Santiago'' was a dank, insect-ridden ruin where creepers and cobwebs intertwine with discarded weapons and bleached human bones. While wrecked on a cliff, any movement would tilt the ship uncontrollably. Resplendent treasures, |
+ | As a [[Spanish Royal Navy]] vessel, the ''Santiago'' was a seaworthy galleon most reputable in discovering the marvels of the [[New World]]. Now that it was wrecked, after nearly 200 years of its rotting timbers exposed to the sun and wind, the ''Santiago'' was a dank, insect-ridden ruin where creepers and cobwebs intertwine with discarded weapons and bleached human bones. While wrecked on a cliff, any movement would tilt the ship uncontrollably. Resplendent treasures, including the [[Chalices of Cartagena]], lie in wait for anyone brave enough to set foot in this shadowy wreck.<ref>''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide]]'', p61.</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:15, 2 September 2011
- "The Santiago. Famously captained by Ponce de León."
- ―Jack Sparrow
The Santiago was a Spanish Royal Navy galleon captained by a famous conquistador, Juan Ponce de León.[1] Ponce de León was known to have used this ship when he discovered the legendary Fountain of Youth. All of its journeys were documented in a logbook. Because of an ancient storm, the ship disappeared, along with its captain.
History
Voyage to the New World
- "...Ponce de León."
"Says he found Ponce de León's ship."
"Or sailed on it." - ―Castaway, Captain and Fisherman
The Santiago in the Mao Kun map.
Sometime during the 16th century, the Santiago was sent to discover the marvels of the New World. According to legends, the captain of the Santiago, Juan Ponce de León, discovered the Fountain of Youth in 1523. It was said that the Santiago had been missing ever since the journey began. However, according to legends, the Santiago had been stranded inland by an ancient storm, hidden away on unchartered lands, sitting atop of rocks on the edge of a cliff.
At some point before the Santiago's disappearance, it was painted onto the Mao Kun map, which showed the route that the Santiago took during the voyage towards the Fountain.[2] An old castaway would have the log of the Santiago, which contained information from the voyage, in his possession.[3]
Shipwrecked
- "What I want first...is Ponce de León's ship."
- ―Jack Sparrow
Jack Sparrow finding the Santiago.
Over the next two centuries, the Santiago became the subject of many stories, and many schemes of ruthless men.[4] In his attempt to find the Fountain of Youth, Captain Jack Sparrow found the location of the Santiago. However, as he was more interested in finding the Fountain itself, he never made it up to the wreck itself. The ship's log of the Santiago was given to King Ferdinand of Spain by an old sailor who sailed with Ponce de León. This discovery triggered the quest for the Fountain of Youth.[5]
Jack and Hector Barbossa aboard the Santiago.
During the quest, the Chalices of Cartagena were most sought after as they were needed for the Profane Ritual. Ferdinand's most trusted agent, the Spaniard, would have led his crew to the Santiago and retrieved the Chalices. Hector Barbossa would arrive to the Santiago to lie in wait for Blackbeard, who wanted the Chalices as well. However, Blackbeard sent Jack Sparrow, who was forced to help him find the Fountain of Youth, to find the Chalices aboard the Santiago.[5]
Jack and Barbossa aboard the Santiago.
Once Jack entered the wreck, he spotted Ponce de León's corpse on the Santiago's bed. He also had a brief reunion with Barbossa in which they briefly fought before the ship started to tilt. Jack and Barbossa also worked together in retrieving the chest that supposedly contained the Chalices, but were too late as they found rocks inside the chest instead. Knowing that the Spanish have retrieved the Chalices, they jumped on the ship's bed and had a look at the map to find the Spanish camp. Jack and Barbossa left the Santiago to find the Chalices. The fate of the ship is unknown.
Design and appearance
- "If forty pirates dreamt forty nights of treasure, it would not match the contents of this room."
- ―Hector Barbossa to Jack Sparrow
The captain's cabin of the Santiago.
As a Spanish Royal Navy vessel, the Santiago was a seaworthy galleon most reputable in discovering the marvels of the New World. Now that it was wrecked, after nearly 200 years of its rotting timbers exposed to the sun and wind, the Santiago was a dank, insect-ridden ruin where creepers and cobwebs intertwine with discarded weapons and bleached human bones. While wrecked on a cliff, any movement would tilt the ship uncontrollably. Resplendent treasures, including the Chalices of Cartagena, lie in wait for anyone brave enough to set foot in this shadowy wreck.[6]
Behind the scenes
- The Santiago and the Queen Anne's Revenge were the first historical ships that appears in POTC film series.
- In the LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game, the Santiago is stranded on the edge of the waterfall.
Appearances
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (On a map)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (First appearance)
- LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (Non-canonical appearance)
Sources
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide
- The Captain Jack Sparrow Handbook
Notes and references
- ↑ The Captain Jack Sparrow Handbook, p142.
- ↑ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide, p26.
- ↑ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide, p12.
- ↑ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide, p60.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- ↑ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide, p61.