Will didn't care about Jack's riddles anymore. His thoughts were consumed by the terrifying reality of their quest: the curse of the Flying Dutchman . The ship that ferried the souls of the dead to the afterlife, commanded by the monstrous Davy Jones. For years, Will had been running from his destiny, but now he was running toward it.
He stood up, his eyes changed. He was no longer just William Turner, the blacksmith. He was the Captain of the Flying Dutchman .
At the beginning of the franchise, Will Turner is introduced as a blacksmith's apprentice, engaged to Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and seemingly content with his life on land. However, as the series progresses, Will becomes increasingly obsessed with finding his father, Bootstrap Bill Turner (Stellan Skarsgård), who is serving on the Flying Dutchman. Will's desire for revenge against Davy Jones and his need to free his father from the Dutchman's curse drive his actions, ultimately leading to his transformation into the Dutchman's captain.
During the Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1720), piracy was a thriving industry, with infamous pirates like Henry Morgan and Calico Jack roaming the Caribbean. The pirates of this era were often seen as rebels, living outside the boundaries of conventional society. However, as the British Navy and colonial powers increased their efforts to suppress piracy, the romanticized image of the pirate began to fade. In the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, the character of Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) embodies this nostalgic image of piracy, while Will Turner's journey serves as a counterpoint, highlighting the darker aspects of piracy and the supernatural.