THE cast of All Hands have paid a visit to Burnham-on-Sea's RNLI Station to look back on the story of the Nornen shipwreck.

Members of The Nornen Project visited the station on Monday, July 17, when they looked back on a date that gave Somerset a moment to treasure.

On Wednesday, March 3, 1897, the Norwegian sailing vessel, the Nornen, got caught in the lee of the Lundy Roads.

The heavy winds blew the crew, which consisted of 10 men and a dog, between two treacherous coastlines.

The community joined together to rescue the crew.

The Nornen Project's website reads: "We're creating a brand new theatrical production inspired by the story behind the wrecking of the Nornen on Berrow Beach (Somerset) in 1897.

"Alongside the professional creative process, we're running History Talks, Theatre Making Workshops AND giving community members the chance to come and join the professionals to help shape the show."

Tickets can be booked here: All Hands! - The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre.

Speaking further about the shipwreck, the site reads: "Word was sent to the local lifeboat crew stationed at Burnham-on-Sea. As sheer luck would have it, the crew were already in the vicinity and were able to launch the John Godfrey Morris at 10am, within a quarter of an hour of receiving word of the stricken barque. Whilst the storm had died down, the crew still had to row against forceful winds and rough seas to reach the Nornen."

Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboats press officer, Mike Lang, said: "The many photographed remains of the hull of the Nornen are still visible on Berrow beach, but not many people know the full story."

Producer of All Hands, Corrinne Curtis, added: "Team Nornen had a brilliant trip to Burnham-on-Sea's RNLI Lifeboat Station where we got to meet the crew and learn all about their awe-inspiring work.

"It's been so helpful for us to get a taste of what goes into saving lives at sea - just as the crew of the John Godfrey Morris did back in 1897 when coming to the rescue of the Nornen!"

A spokesperson from Team Nornen concluded: "We'd like to say a big thank you to the RNLI team, both at the station and behind the scenes, for being so supportive and generous with their time and knowledge.

"We're honoured to be working alongside them."

Performances run from Thursday, August 3 to Sunday, August 6.