Fallen upon rocks; of which there are very many in these seas, especially about the islands. Cast four anchors; which show how great the tempest was, that they needed so many anchors. Wished for the day; that they might the better discover whereabouts they were.
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Acts 27:29
29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.