Doug's Coffee Break Episode 612 - Acts 27:13-17 - Surviving the Storm: Ancient Seamanship Near Crete and the Sandbars of Syrtis

Caught in a violent Northeaster, an ancient ship fights for survival near Crete. This episode unpacks how sailors battled the storm—hauling in lifeboats, bracing the hull with ropes, and dropping gear to avoid the deadly sandbars of Syrtis. A gripping glimpse into first-century seamanship under extreme pressure.