How do you translate the word " Carriage on the Sea " in English?

The Dutch were known as the "Carriers of the Sea."
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Answer 1

The English translation of the coachman at sea was The sea mule. This term usually appeared in Chinese web novels to refer to mule drivers who transported goods by sea. The mule was an animal with strong endurance, so it was used for long-distance transportation. The term "sea mule" referred to the mule driver who transported goods on the sea.