In the Aegean. A conspicuous landmark to sailors; in Paul's first voyage to Europe from Troas to Neapolis (Acts 16:11). He sailed with a fair wind in going, so that his voyage took him only parts of two days, anchoring for the night at Samothracia, but in returning five (Acts 20:6). The ancient city, and probably the anchorage, was on the N. side sufficiently sheltered from a S.E. wind; this wind would counteract the opposing current which sets S. from the Hellespont, and E. between Samothracia and the mainland.

Bibliography Information
Fausset, Andrew R. Entry for 'Samothracia'. Fausset's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/fbd/s/samothracia.html. 1949.