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Other. It is from this sector that some of the most interesting artefacts derive. This includes the two oil lamps, one that may have been in use on the gun deck24, fittings such as taps25, hinges26 and rigged elements of rigging27. As well as these items, tools, ceramics (22 listed) in the form of both stoneware and china were recovered28. Sector W8A also yielded the brass capped pencil (A0231), musket and guard29. A fine VOC sash buckle was found in sector W7A (A0254, Photo centre page). Lead rolls. One hundred and seventy-two lead rolls were found outboard. Sector W8A alone yielded 98, with a further 57 between W8A and W8B. A further 36 were found on the border of B8A and W8A. Undoubtedly some are contemporary with the wreck, others may be later evidence of fishing on the site. Some bear initials, and some still retain rope and others not – despite seemingly identical burial conditions. Both these features at present appear random. They are found in a variety of sizes, often together. It is hard to tell whether some represent nets in transit, or in use during the voyage and others merely lead rolls for manufacturing nets in Batavia. They are cylinders, it would be easier to transport flat lead pieces. Sash buckle 24 A0507, A0580 25 A-465, A0578 26 A0479, A0493 27 A0463, A0519, A0521, A0577 28 Video log dives 91, 119, 120, 121,122, 123, 124,126, 127, 128 29 A0548, A0508 - 44 -