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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
Where Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
The Fountain of Youth was built on a London studio stage, and the mermaid bay on a Hollywood backlot
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Scenes and places
A castaway is brought before the King of Spain (1750)
A castaway pulled from the sea is brought before the Spanish king, clutching a logbook that belonged to Ponce de León. The book sets the Spanish crown on the trail of the Fountain of Youth.
Set in Cádiz, Spain — A castaway holding Ponce de León's logbook is brought before King Ferdinand. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A Spanish port city on the Atlantic coast, long a base for ships sailing to the Americas.
Jack rescues Gibbs from the gallows in London (1750)
Jack breaks his first mate Gibbs out of an execution in London, only to be captured himself. It puts him in front of the king and into the race for the Fountain.
Set in London, England — Jack frees his first mate Gibbs from execution in the city, then gets captured himself. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A film-built street of 18th-century London, made beside the soundstages.
Filmed at Pinewood Studios backlot, Iver Heath — A replica of an 18th-century London street was built on the studio backlot; the wiki does not say which scenes used it, so this pairing is inferred. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Jack meets King George II (1750)
King George II tells Jack to lead an expedition to the Fountain before the Spanish Navy reaches it. Jack slips away, and Barbossa, now a one-legged privateer, takes up the chase.
Set in King George II's court, London — The king wants Jack to guide an expedition to the Fountain before the Spanish Navy gets there. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Three grand English buildings share the job of playing one royal court.
Filmed at Hampton Court Palace, London — Named as a London filming location; which court scenes were shot here is not stated. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich — Named as a London filming location; the exact scenes are not stated. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Knole House, Sevenoaks, Kent — Named as a filming location in Kent; the exact scenes are not stated. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Barbossa sets sail aboard HMS Providence (1750)
Barbossa takes Gibbs, who has memorized Jack's map, and sails with a British crew on HMS Providence. His secret goal is revenge on Blackbeard.
Set in At sea, aboard HMS Providence — Barbossa and Gibbs set sail on the British Navy ship.
A ship at sea has no fixed place, so only the filming site is on the map.
Filmed at Long Beach shoreline, California — Filming moved to California in August 2010, primarily at the Long Beach shore. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Jack is shanghaied onto Queen Anne's Revenge (1750)
Jack is shanghaied onto Blackbeard's ship and finds Angelica, his old flame, behind the plot. His mutiny attempt fails against Blackbeard's sword.
Set in Aboard Queen Anne's Revenge — Jack finds himself pressed into Blackbeard's crew.
A ship at sea with no fixed place. The wiki notes the Sunset was converted in Hawaii, with no specific site named.
The mermaids of Whitecap Bay (1750)
The Revenge reaches Whitecap Bay, where Blackbeard's crew nets the mermaid Syrena. Meanwhile mermaids attack the Providence, and Barbossa and Gibbs push on by land.
Set in Whitecap Bay — Blackbeard's crew captures the mermaid Syrena while mermaids attack the British ship.
A made-up bay, rebuilt from scratch on a studio lot.
Filmed at Universal Studios backlot, Hollywood — Whitecap Bay was recreated on the Universal backlot after strong tides at the planned Hawaiian site. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The trek through the jungle (1750)
Barbossa and Gibbs push through rough ground on foot while Blackbeard's crew heads the same way. All the parties are converging on the Fountain.
Set in Jungle on the way to the Fountain — The crews cross rocky jungle on foot toward the Fountain of Youth.
Island scenery in Hawaii covers the film's jungle and rock country.
Filmed at Kauai, Hawaii — Principal photography began in Hawaii in June 2010; the wiki names no specific spot, so this is island level only. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Fountain of Youth (1750)
Every party finally reaches the Fountain, and the fight over its water begins. Jack, with the chalices in play, tries to turn the rivals against each other.
Set in The Fountain of Youth — All parties reach the Fountain and a battle breaks out.
A made-up pool, built inside one of Pinewood's big stages.
Filmed at Pinewood Studios 007 Stage, Iver Heath — Interiors were shot at Pinewood Studios; this pairing of the Fountain with the 007 Stage is from the research notes, not stated by the wiki article. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Palomino Island, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico shoot (scene not stated) Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Fort San Cristóbal, San Juan — Puerto Rico shoot (scene not stated) Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Halona Cove, Oahu — Halona Cove, Oahu (planned Whitecap Bay site) Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Jack Sparrow — A legendary pirate who is pulled into the race for the Fountain of Youth.
- Barbossa — A one-legged privateer in the king's service, chasing the Fountain for his own revenge.
- Angelica — Jack's former love and the daughter of Blackbeard.
- Blackbeard — A feared pirate with a magic sword who needs the Fountain.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was the Fountain of Youth in On Stranger Tides really filmed?