In order to put forth a more timely halt to deteriorating conditions and to ensure the common good, a state of emergency has been issued for these territories by the decree of Lord Cutler Beckett; duly appointed representative of his majesty the King. For the time being, all non-essential voyages within the Caribbean have been suspended. 

THE KRAKEN HAS BEEN SIGHTED!

CALLING ALL BOUNTY HUNTERS!
WANTED DEAD!
SEA BEAST! 
THE KRAKEN 
alias The LEVIATHAN, The GREAT SQUID, BEASTIE

Fishermen beware! This massive sea creature has claimed the souls of hundreds of sailors and is responsible for destruction of over a hundred sea worthy vessels and the loss of 50,000 tonnage in cargo in recent memory.

IT is about 10 ships in length with general appearance of that of a familiar squid described as many-horned and capable of destroying entire ships and devouring men whole. Tentacles capable of suckering entire men’s faces clean off.

All essential crews and captains are to be put on notice and encouraged to travel in convoy to better protect against such a fearsome creature.

Whoever will Apprehend and Destroy the Kraken, and present adequate proof of this feat to the English Royal Navy shall receive a Hundred thousand Pounds of Gold doubloons REWARD. 

Proclamation By Weatherby Swann, Governor of Port Royal and representative of the English Royal Navy.