Louisa - Locations

Filming in modern locations is not easy, although fortunately Porlock Weir is relatively unchanged. A New York film company suggested the Maine Coastline (USA) as a possibility – we are looking at the Isle of Man, North Yorkshire and Cornwall coastlines. The ship scenes are likely to be recreated at the Pinewood Studios huge water tanks where a studio visit is to take place this year.

Dave Reynolds - 24th March 2010



The beautiful and dramatic Porlock Bay viewed from Porlock Hill Toll Road - September 2009.



Lynmouth Harbour on a quiet 2009 summer's day.
A stark contrast to the 1899 stormy winter's day when 30 foot high waves crashed over the harbour's
walls preventing the "LOUISA" lifeboat being launched from there.



A wonderful rare 1930's view of Lynmouth Harbour showing how the area was before the devastating 1952 floods swept away most buildings on the right. On the middle-left we can see a single black Austin 7 car parked by a white building which was the LOUISA lifeboat station. This is a very rare photograph kindly supplied by a relation of the lifeboat signalman Richard Moore who was one of the famous LOUISA crewmen who rescued the Forrest Hall ship in January 1899.



David & Maralyn stayed at Jack Crocombe's "Olde Sea Captain's House" situated by the East Lyn River in Lynmouth. Now a hotel run by Josie & Clifford Parker the hotel has been kept virtually as it was back in the late 1890's with a beautiful Victorian style interior. Jack's bedroom and lounge feel like his "ghost" is still living there--beautifully decorated. All the bedrooms are ensuite, but tastefully designed to high standards. The views from the hotel nestled in the Lynmouth river valley are quite outstanding and the harbour area is only 5 minutes walk away. We were made very welcome-and will be returning soon!
Bookings can be made via www.thecaptainshouseinlynmouth.co.uk
The Captain's House, 1 Tor Road, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6ET. Telephone +44(0)1598 753369



Maralyn standing by Jack Crocombe's favourite chair in the lobby of the hotel.

  
View from Jack's House of East Lyn River & the view of Lynmouth along East Lyn River at dusk.



This is a reconstructed version of "LOUISA" currently displayed at the East Lyn Waterfall Museum in Lynmouth. Quite a dramatic sight when you appreciate it was hauled up and over the "mountainside" to Porlock Weir.



A tranquil view from Porlock Weir harbour with Hurlstone Point headland in the background.
This is where the LOUISA lifeboat was launched in stormy conditions in order to rescue
the Forrest Hall sailing ship.


The stunning view of Lynmouth Bay, Devon viewed over 1000 feet above from Countisbury Hill

  
Looking down Countisbury Hill towards Lynmouth Bay and (right) Porlock Bay with Hurlstone Point in the background. Just off the headland is where the Forrest Hall ship nearly ran aground onto the rocks, but was rescued by the heroic Louisa lifeboat crew from Lynmouth.


Copyright 2009/2010 - All photos by David Reynolds