G4627–σκάφη–skaphē

Then we ran under the lee of a little island called Cauda, where we managed with great difficulty to secure the boat;

σκάφης, skaphēs “lifeboat,”

The sailors, however, wanted to make their escape from the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, pretending that they were going to lay out anchors from the bow.

σκάφην skaphēn “lifeboat”

Then the soldiers cut the ropes of the ship's boat and let her fall off.

σκάφης skaphēs “lifeboat”