The Venture is an old style wooden sailing ship with cloth sails, cannons, crows nest, etc. And yes, the Venture even has a plank. It is a combat ready sailing ship of olden days. And it belongs to the ever courageous, Captain Jack. Captain Jack and his crew (Jake Black, Momma Rose and Caaww the Parrot) are "good guys" who sail the seas to return treasures to the rightful owners! Your little pirate will love this magnificent ship!