During Paul's voyage to Rome as a prisoner, the ship he was on stopped at a place called Fair Havens in Crete. Here's what happened:
* A Difficult Stop: Fair Havens was a small, exposed harbor. It wasn't ideal for wintering.
* Paul's Warning: Paul, experienced with seafaring, warned the ship's officers and owner that continuing the voyage would be dangerous, especially since it was late in the sailing season (around October, after the Day of Atonement). He predicted "injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives."
* Ignoring the Advice: The centurion in charge, Julius, preferred the opinion of the ship's captain and owner. They wanted to reach Phoenix, a more suitable harbor on Crete, to winter there.
* Leaving Fair Havens: Because Fair Havens was inconvenient, and with a southerly wind that seemed favorable, they decided to set sail again.
* The Storm: Shortly after leaving Fair Havens, they were caught in a violent northeasterly storm (a "Euroclydon" or "gregale"), which drove them far off course and eventually led to a shipwreck off the island of Malta.
In summary, Fair Havens was a place of debate and decision, where Paul's warning was disregarded, leading to the disastrous events that followed.