 Eighty ships, 120 of the latest catapults and 281 smaller ones, 23 larger and 52 smaller ballistae (crossbow-like catapults), many larger and smaller scorpions (crossbows) and many other weapons were captured.So were large quantities of gold and silver; 63 merchant ships were seized in the harbour.Their cargo included grain, weapons, bronze, ship timber, linen and esparto (used to make ropes).