The small coastal village of Porlock, nestled in the heart of Exmoor in Somerset, harbors a chilling tale stemming from the 18th century. This is the tale of the infamous ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman and its connection to Porlock Bay. Legend has it that every time the phantom ship appears, a terrible storm follows. The Flying Dutchman is said to be a vessel lost in a violent storm, cursed to sail the oceans forever, unable to make port. The ship’s captain, Hendrik van der Decken, ignored the pleas of his crew to take shelter from an impending storm and pushed ahead, swearing that God Himself could not hinder their journey. For his arrogance, he was damned to sail the high seas for eternity. The story took a local turn when, one stormy night, a ship just like The Flying Dutchman was seen battling the savage seas off Porlock Bay before finally disappearing into the dark night, reinforcing the already present fear of this legendary ship among the locals. Although, there have been no recent sightings, every time a particularly nasty storm hits, the locals of Porlock can be heard whispering about the return of the cursed Flying Dutchman. This tale plays a significant part in the village’s narrative and continues to be a part of their folklore, making Porlock not only known for its alluring beauty but also its eerie myth of The Flying Dutchman.