17 After the crew had hoisted it aboard, they used supports to undergird the ship. Fearing they would run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor, thus letting themselves be driven along.
17 which having hoisted up, they used helps, frappingD7938 the ship; and fearing lest they should run into SyrtisD7939 and run aground, and having lowered the gear they were so driven.
frapping - Cables round the hull. Syrtis - * The dreaded quicksands of N. Africa.
17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
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