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6285 Black Seas Barracuda, known as The Pirate Ship “Dark Shark” in the United Kingdom, is a Pirates set designed by Niels Milan Pedersen[2] and released in 1989. It contains 909 pieces and eight minifigures.

In 2002, it was re-released as the LEGO Legend 10040 Black Seas Barracuda which is largely identical to the original 1989 set. It was the inspiration for the LEGO Ideas set 21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay which contains two builds; one is the completed ship, and the second build is the dismantling of the modular vessel combined with an island to produce a shipwreck pirate headquarters.[1]

Description[]

The Black Seas Barracuda looks like a typical brig with two square-rigged masts. Although it has a gaff and a boom on the aft most mast, there is no spanker sail. The ship is armed with four cannons, two on each side. There are also four cargo bays, each covered with a hatch. The stern castle houses the captain's quarters which can be accessed by folding down the wall at the stern.

The set sold worldwide, except for the USA and Canada, includes shooting cannons. In the first USA release of the set, the Black Seas Barracuda came with shooting cannons, but shortly after this was changed to non-shooting cannons to comply with regulations in that market. In 1992, which was the final year of the set's release, the non-shooting cannons had a touch hole and crossed cannon emblem added to the top.

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LEGO Description[]

LEGO.com-icon-yellow This is a description taken from the box flap. Please do not modify it.

Sometime during the 18th century, a peaceful colony of settlers enjoying the island treasures they discovered, suddenly had their serenity interrupted. The invaders were those who called themselves the LEGOLAND Pirates of the Sea! For years, the Pirates had been searching for the same buried treasure that the settlers were now claiming as their own. This, of course, disturbed the Pirates as they knew the doubloons (Spanish gold coins) the settlers found had belonged to their ancestors.

The first to hear the news that the settlers had discovered treasure was Captain Redbeard, captain of the Pirate ship Black Seas Barracuda. The Captain decided to gather his men, load his cannons and set sail to reclaim the Pirate treasures from the Eldorado Fortress. High winds, turbulent waters and tornado-like storms would have overwhelmed most, but not the Pirates, for they knew what fortunes lay ahead.

Just then, looming off in the horizon the Captain noticed the outline of an object. "What could it be?", he thought to himself, "Perhaps the trip will not be as easy as I thought..."

Use your imagination to continue The Adventures of the LEGOLAND Pirates of the Sea!


LEGO.com-icon-yellow This is a description taken from Shop At Home Holiday Express 1993. Please do not modify it.

Full sail and ready for action, this twin-masted ship carries Captain Red Beard and his swashbucklers closer to action and treasure. A treasure hoist and cannon equip this ship for its main mission - reclaiming ancestral treasure. Nine pirates included. Ages 9-12. 865 pieces.


LEGO.com-icon-yellow This is a description taken from Shop At Home Holiday Wish Book 1995. Please do not modify it.

The mere sight of this ship sends fear into the hearts of most Imperial Guards! This huge twin masted vessel flies the skull and crossbones flag and carries Captain Red Beard and his swashbucklers closer to action and treasure. There's a hoist for lifting sunken treasure and a cannon to protect its loot! Eight pirates included. Ages 9-12. 865 pieces.

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