Upper Deck
Based on the historical records and the excavation, archaeologists have a good idea of what was on the upper deck of the ship. In this area were the 22 cannons. The cannonballs were probably stored nearby.
The live animals likely were kept in pens on the upper deck as well. Chickens provided eggs and other animals were a source of fresh meat on the long voyage.
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