Hollywood pirate ship visits dock

Hundreds of visitors are expected to tour the ship to help the Cutty Sark

Fans of the Hollywood film trilogy Pirates of the Caribbean are being invited to raise funds to help restore the fire-damaged Cutty Sark.

The Black Pearl pirate ship from the film trilogy is a full-size replica of the original HMS Bounty - built for the 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty.

She is spending the day in Liverpool at the South Quay of Canning half-tide dock where visitors can pay for a tour.

All proceeds from the tours on Saturday go towards The Cutty Sark restoration.

Silver screen

Councillor Warren Bradley, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said: ''Liverpool has welcomed many great vessels in our 800 years but few are as famous as one that has starred as both HMS Bounty and The Black Pearl."

Bill Broadbent, Harbour Master for British Waterways, added: "We are thrilled to welcome this historic ship to Liverpool.

"We're expecting lots of visitors this weekend as this is a once-in-a lifetime experience to board a vessel that has captured the imagination of millions on the silver screen.''

As part of the visit there will also be pirate-themed street entertainment, provided by the Albert Dock Company.