The Black Pearl, originally Wicked Wench, is a fictional ship in Pirates of the Caribbean. In the screenplay, the Black Pearl is easily recognized by her distinctive black hull and sails. This turns out to be an advantage in more than one way. Not only do the black sails act as a sort of intimidation tactic, but the Pearls crew can put out the deck lamps for added stealth at night. The ship was originally named Wicked Wench before she was ordered burned and sunk by Lord Beckett. It was later raised from the seafloor by Davy Jones after making a pact with Jack Sparrow who rechristened her the Black Pearl. She is said to be "nigh uncatchable".She is noted in At Worlds End as being "The only ship as which can outrun the Flying Dutchman."she is noted in at worlds end as being "the only ship as which can outrun the flying dutchman."the black pearl, originally wicked wench, is a fictional ship in pirates of the Caribbean ship was originally named wicked wench before she was ordered burned.