He's also in my absolute favorite background gag in the film, which I am loathe to spoil since you probably won't catch it till a repeat viewing. But check out the form the Pirate Captain fills out for the Pirate Of The Year competition a little closer when he fills it out.

Oh barnacles. If they do "The Pirates! In an Adventure With Communists" as the sequel I think I will die with joy because that is easily the best book.