Crusader raids on the Red Sea

Crusader raids on the Red Sea (1182–1183)
Part of the Crusades

Ile de Graye, which was blockaded by Raynald of Châtillon's ships.
DateDecember 1182 – February 1183
Location
Red Sea & Gulf of Aqaba
Result Ayyubid victory
Belligerents
Lordship of Transjordan Ayyubid Dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Raynald of Châtillon Al-Adil
Husam al-Din Lu'Lu'
Strength
5 ships
300 men		 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Destruction of the entire force Unknown
16 merchant ships burned or captured
Caravans massacred and ports sacked

The lord of Transjordan, Raynald of Châtillon, constructed a flotilla and launched raids on the Red Sea. He attacked Pharaoh's Island and Muslim ships.

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