The island was named after a certain Captain Norman, who discovered it in the 18th century. Norman Island has a mystical history closely linked to pirates, smugglers and adventurers. Legend has it that the island served as the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel "Treasure Island". Over the years it has attracted treasure hunters who were lured by the stories of buried riches. To this day, rumors persist that hidden treasures can be found here. Due to its location and natural hiding places, it was a popular refuge for pirates who hid their treasures here and made the waters around the British Virgin Islands unsafe