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Overland Haul to Porlock Weir
- When
- 12-13 January 1899
- Where
- Porlock Weir
The Louisa was hauled overland from Lynmouth to Porlock Weir because the storm prevented a launch from the harbour.
On 12 January 1899, the storm prevented a launch from Lynmouth harbour. Coxswain Jack Crocombe proposed taking the boat by road to Porlock's sheltered harbour, 13 miles around the coast. The lifeboat reached Porlock Weir at 6:30 am and was launched.
Sources
- Lynmouth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17
- Porlock Weir Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
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