Ship is carved in basic shape, covered in brown buttercream then planks are cut in 3-4 plank heights with staggered boards and details made on flat surface then puzzle peiced onto sides of cake. Flag is paper image. Pole is a covered skewer. Spaghetti is used for wheel so the wheel spins freely. All parts are fondant, even the pirate. Oops. this picture does not have the hook. I added another close-up version of all the parts, see that photo for the hook.