Acts 28:11
And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.
After three months on the island of Malta, also called Melita, Paul and his companions ended their stay and departed. They had used the stay to preach, and when they left the islanders kindly supplied what the shipwrecked company needed for the voyage. Their departure began the last stage of the prisoner journey to Rome, resuming travel aboard an Alexandrian ship that had wintered on the island once navigation reopened. The ship's sign was Castor and Pollux, bearing the names of the twin gods.
Despite some delay from contrary winds, the travelers reached Puteoli safely on the coast of Italy, one hundred and forty miles from Rome and in constant communication with the metropolis. At Puteoli a few Christians entreated Paul to remain seven days, a privilege the centurion kindly granted. The Christians in Italy had eagerly looked forward to a visit from Paul since receiving his letter to the Romans, and though they had not expected him to come as a prisoner, his sufferings only endeared him to them the more, so when they learned of his approach some from Rome started out to meet and welcome him.