Albert Barnes on Acts 27:39

They knew not the land. They had been driven with a tempest, without being able to make any observation; and it is probable that they were entire strangers to the coast, and to the whole island.

A certain creek with a shore. Greek, A certain bosom--κολπον--or bay. By its having a shore is probably meant that it had a level shore, or one that was convenient for landing. It was not a high bluff of rocks, but was accessible. Kuinel thinks that the passage should be construed, "they found a certain shore, having a bay," etc.

Were minded. Were resolved.

(|) "minded" "determined"