The Pirates

In 1837, the Pirate Captain leads his rag-tag group of amateur pirates as they embark on their journey across the high seas. They lack experience in piracy but are motivated to prove themselves to the world and establish their reputation.

The Pirate Captain decides to enter the highly competitive Pirate of the Year competition, believing it will prove his worth. However, upon submitting his application, he is ridiculed by seasoned pirates like Bellamy, Cutlass, and Pigleg for his amateurish attempts.

After several unsuccessful attempts to plunder mundane ships, the crew grows desperate and the Captain contemplates abandoning piracy to sell baby clothes. His first mate, the Pirate with a Scarf, convinces him to try one last time at boarding another ship.

The crew boards the ship called the Beagle, but they find no treasure on board. Instead, they capture Charles Darwin, who recognizes their pet parrot Polly as the last surviving dodo and urges them to enter it into a competition of their own.

The Pirate Captain decides to set course for London to enter Polly into the Scientist of the Year competition at the Royal Academy. Ignoring warnings about Queen Victoria's notorious hatred for pirates, they proceed towards the city.

In London, Darwin seeks to win the Scientist prize to impress Queen Victoria but plans to steal Polly with the help of his trained chimpanzee, Mr. Bobo. This leads to a failed kidnapping attempt, which the Pirate with a Scarf witnesses.

At the Royal Academy competition, the dodo earns the top prize, which consists of a tiny trophy, an encyclopedia set, and a chance to meet Queen Victoria. However, the Pirate Captain's identity is inadvertently revealed during the ceremony.

Despite revealing his true identity as a pirate, the Queen spares the Pirate Captain's life because he knows the whereabouts of Polly. He is granted a full pardon, while Darwin is ordered to retrieve the dodo at any cost.

After the Queen offers a treasure for Polly, the Pirate Captain, thinking he can play both sides, risks revealing the bird's hiding place. Ultimately, his crew abandons him when they discover he has been lying about Polly’s fate.

Having given up on piracy, the Captain learns from Darwin of the Queen's secret dining society, which plans to feast on endangered animals aboard her steamship. This prompts him to team up with Darwin to hatch a plan to rescue Polly.

Aboard the QV1, the Pirate Captain and Darwin interrupt the royal meal, leading to a chaotic confrontation with the Queen. Their shenanigans garner the attention and eventual support of the Captain's crew, returning to his side.

During an intense showdown, the crew accidentally causes an explosion by mixing baking powder with vinegar, rendering the ship in two. The Pirate Captain manages to rescue Polly, leading to their daring escape from the furious Queen.

With a newfound bounty on his head due to the rescue and chaos, the Pirate Captain's reputation among pirates is restored. Eager for new adventures, he and his crew set sail once more, leaving Darwin on the Galapagos Islands.

On the Galapagos Islands, Darwin finds fulfillment as he begins a relationship with a local girl. Meanwhile, Mr. Bobo decides to join the Pirate Captain's crew, solidifying their bond as they continue their adventures.

Left with the rare animals she planned to feast on, the Queen is now at their mercy, completely humiliated. The Pirate Captain sails away, secure in the knowledge of his revival as a pirate and his thrill-seeking lifestyle.