[SJackson]

Civilians would have not been uncommon though not in large numbers. Soldiers more likely in the event of boarding.

The Spanish Armada shipsAbout a century and a half earlier, they only have the crew and soldier numbers by squadron, but considerably smaller. I assume there's an original source for the 600 number.

[mass55th]

Thanks for the info. I hope once they get this settled legally, that whoever brings the wreck and its treasure up, that they produce a documentary, and publication about it...and that I’m still alive to see them both. I love stuff like this. Underwater archaeology is awesome.