Acts 27 describes Paul's journey as a prisoner aboard a ship bound for Rome. As they set sail, they encounter adverse winds, and after much difficulty, they reach Fair Havens on the island of Crete. However, the harbor is not suitable for wintering, and Paul advises the centurion and the ship's owner against continuing the voyage. Ignoring Paul's warning, they set sail, hoping to reach Phoenix, a better harbor.
Soon, a severe storm called Euroclydon strikes the ship, and they are driven off course for many days. The crew, fearing for their lives, lightens the ship's load and throws the cargo and equipment overboard. Paul, reassured by an angel of God, encourages everyone on board, telling them to have faith and trust in God's promise that they will all survive.
After fourteen days of being battered by the storm, the sailors sense that they are nearing land. They drop anchor, and as day breaks, they see a beach but do not recognize the place. The ship runs aground, and the waves begin to break it apart. All 276 people aboard manage to swim or hold onto planks and reach the shore safely.