Not sure, but this part of the unusual AI workings seems similar to the way Rebels can operate. Perhaps Crusades ( and Jihads ? ) can operate in a similar fashion ?
Or maybe it's a Bug ( badly written piece of Program )...
The AI can run several Crusades ( to the same place ) at the same time, even for the same nation. Perhaps this was a different Crusade ?? Check out it's Leader / Units ( if possible ) to verify this. Also note my comment in the previous post re being able to see / not see applicable Shipping...and b) how did that crusade teleport to the other side of the Med?
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