Ships enter the open seas via the Gulf of Mexico.
The Baltic Sea
the Mediterranean Sea
Rome is a city, it does not have oceans in it. The nearest large body of water would be the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mediterranean Sea was the large body of water that was in the middle of the area controlled by the Roman Empire. The Romans called it "Mare Nostrum," which means "Our Sea" in Latin, reflecting the importance and dominance of this body of water to their empire.
it is a water body
The Houston Ship Channel connects the Port of Houston to the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf of Mexico
bay
strait.
bay
When a shipping lane passes from one large body of water to another, it often passes through a strait, which is a narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water. Straits are commonly used as natural passages for ships to navigate between different bodies of water.
The Houston Shipping Channel which includes parts of Buffalo Bayou and Galveston Bay provide access to the Gulf of Mexico.
A large protected body of water
Lake Michegan.
gulf of mexico
When a shipping lane passes from one large body of water to another, it often passes through a strait or a channel. These narrow passages connect two bodies of water and provide a navigable route for ships to travel between them. Ships must follow designated routes through these narrow passages to ensure safe and efficient passage.
A large inland body of water is called a lake.