<P> According to the audio commentary from the first Pirates of the Caribbean DVD (featuring the scriptwriters), Will Turner is the best swordsman in the Pirates universe . According to the commentary, Barbossa's skills are equal to James Norrington (Jack Davenport) and exceeded only by Will Turner . Jack Sparrow's skills trail closely behind Barbossa's . </P> <P> Will is the only child of "Bootstrap" Bill Turner (portrayed by Stellan Skarsgaard). According to Jack Sparrow, Will strongly resembles his father, both in appearance and ability . However, his father was absent during his early childhood in England . Will grew up believing his father to be a merchant seaman . Following his mother's death, Will, then about twelve years old, emigrated to Port Royal . </P> <P> Weatherby Swann and his daughter Elizabeth sail to Port Royal after Weatherby is appointed governor . Elizabeth spots Will clinging to a floating piece of a shipwreck . She discovers a gold medallion around his neck, and hides it to prevent anyone from believing that Will is a pirate . </P> <P> Over the next eight years, Will and Elizabeth maintain a respectful friendship, although Will conceals his romantic feelings for her . He is now a blacksmith's apprentice in Port Royal . Will has developed into a master craftsman of fine swords, although his often - drunk master usually claims credit for Will's exquisite workmanship . Will is also an exceptional, self - taught swordsman . The DVD commentary states that he is the best among the characters in the film, including Barbossa, Norrington, and Jack Sparrow . When Jack Sparrow attempts to flee from British forces, Will engages him in a duel . Sparrow outwits Will in a sword fight; Will claims Jack "cheated" by ignoring the "rules of engagement ." </P>

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