Acts 27:12-20

12And because the harbor was unsuitable for wintering, the majority reached a decision to set out to sea from there—if somehow they might reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete facing northeast and southeast, and spend the winter there.

13When the south wind blew gently, supposing they had obtained their purpose, they raised the anchor and started coasting along the shore by Crete.

14But before long, a hurricane-force wind called “the Northeaster” swept down from the island.

15When the ship was caught and could not face into the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along.

16As we ran under the shelter of a small island called Cauda, we were barely able to get control of the dinghy.

17When the crew had hoisted it up, they made use of ropes to undergird the ship. Then fearing they might run aground on the Syrtis, they let down the anchor and so were driven along.

18But as we were violently battered by the storm, the next day they began throwing cargo overboard.

19On the third day, they threw out the ship’s gear with their own hands.

20With neither sun nor stars appearing for many days, and no small storm pressing on us, all hope of our survival was vanishing.