Massawa

British  

/ məˈsɑːwə /

noun

1. a port in E central Eritrea, on the Red Sea: capital of Eritrea during Italian occupation, from 1885 until 1900. Pop: 36 700 (2004 est)

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Example Sentences

In 1886, Italy took control of the Egyptian Red Sea port of Massawa at Britain’s urging to prevent France from acquiring more territory in the region.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

In the Red Sea port town of Massawa stand the remains of an Italian-era bank battered by aerial bombardment three decades ago.

From Economist • Aug. 4, 2018

He said the UAE is helping to improve the port there, and will later work on the port in Massawa.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2016

Help eventually came in the form of 400 Portuguese musketeers, who sailed into Massawa port and embarked on a six-day march to the front.

From Reuters • Dec. 28, 2011

Matters then remained quiet until March 1877, when Gordon proceeded to Massawa to endeavour to make peace with King John.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various