13When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.
14But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island.
15Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along.
— Acts 27:13-15

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