- "That's Koldunya—means ‘witch’ in Russian—and she belongs to Boris Palachnik, the Pirate Lord of the Caspian Sea. Borya's our rogue pirate captain."
- ―Jack Sparrow to Esmeralda
The Caspian Sea was the largest enclosed body of water on Earth, sometimes called the world's largest lake. It had a surface area of 371,000 square kilometers (143,244 sq mi), a volume of 78,200 cubic kilometers (18,761 cu mi), and a maximum depth of about 1,025 meters (3,363 ft). The Caspian Sea was a landlocked endothermic body of water lying between Russia and Iran, among others.
The first known Pirate Lord of the Caspian Sea was Borya Palachnik,[1] who later passed the title to Hector Barbossa. Barbossa would later be wanted dead or alive by the East India Trading Company for piracy in the area.[2] During Barbossa's lordship, the northern portion of the Caspian Sea freezes in the winter, but during the summer it's hot as blazes. The Caspian Sea also a rich source of caviar, a favorite delicacy of Barbossa.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
- "Barbossa's Lord of the largest enclosed body of water on Earth, sometimes called the world's largest lake, known as the Caspian Sea. It borders Russia and Iran, among others. The northern portion freezes in the winter, but during the summer it's hot as blazes. It's also a rich source of caviar, a favorite delicacy of Barbossa."
- ―Unknown
- While not confirmed in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Hector Barbossa's title was revealed in promotional material. These include Pirates of the Caribbean: The Complete Visual Guide as well as the "Inside the Brethren Court" feature and DVD pamphlet of the At World's End DVD.[4]
Appearances[]
- The Price of Freedom (Mentioned only)
- Legends of the Brethren Court: Wild Waters (First mentioned)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (On a map)
Sources[]
- The Price of Freedom
- Legends of the Brethren Court: Wild Waters
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End ("Inside the Brethren Court" DVD featurette)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Complete Visual Guide