Red Sea, despite being an inland sea with only one exit to the Gulf of Aden, was notoriously for its torrent and strong wind, which lays an contrast to the Persian Gulf, which is very peaceful and friendly for navigation. Historically, the Red Sea was one of the most difficult and dangerous part of the famous trade route from India to Europe through Egypt. And Medieval Muslim merchant ships, while able to sail across the Indian Ocean easily with the help of the mansoon every year, found it extremely difficult sailing in the Red Sea. During that period, when after merchant ships passed through Aden, few of them went up into the Red Sea to Suez, but instead avoided it by unloading their goods in Aydhab, and after its destruction in 15 century, in Suakin (near today's Port Sudan). From Aydhab/ Suakin, they transported the goods to Niles through Caravans, and from Niles, trade goods were loaded on another ship downstream to Alexandria....
My point is since the Red Sea was unfriendly for sailing with small ships, including galleys, its should be considered a "regular sea" instead of an "inland sea" to historically reflect its nature.
My point is since the Red Sea was unfriendly for sailing with small ships, including galleys, its should be considered a "regular sea" instead of an "inland sea" to historically reflect its nature.
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