The crew of the Mary Rose in 1545, as listed in the Anthony Roll was 200 mariners, 185 soldiers and 30 gunners, although at least one account claims there were 700 men on board when she sank.

The men lived, worked, and fought in cramped overcrowded conditions, but sweet smelling laurel leaves helped to freshen the foul air between decks.

Finds of a small pewter `piss' pot and a pomander (which was probably filled with herbs and spices) show at least one officer made special provision for his own comfort.

The loss of the castle at the bow and much of the aftercastle of the hull, means no evidence of the `heads' or latrines has survived.

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