Prior to the quest for the Fountain of Youth, Hector Barbossa was captain of the Black Pearl. While sailing off the coast of Hispaniola one night, the Pearl came under attack from the Queen Anne's Revenge, captained by the notorious pirate Blackbeard. As the onslaught continued, Blackbeard used the legendary Sword of Triton to control the Pearl, turning the ship against Barbossa's crew. The attack ended with Barbossa having lost the Black Pearl and his right leg.