 In December 1182, Raynald launched a naval expedition on the Red Sea, which made it as far south as Rabigh.The expedition was defeated and two of Raynald's men were actually taken to Mecca to be executed in public.Like his earlier raids, Raynald's expedition is usually seen as selfish and ultimately fatal for Jerusalem, but according to Bernard Hamilton it was actually shrewd strategy, meant to damage Saladin's prestige and reputation.