Experts crack code to unlock 400-year-old padlock found in shipwreck

The brass lock, discovered as part of the Ann Francis treasure hoard, has remained firmly locked since the ship was wrecked off the Welsh coast in 1583. (Amgueddfa Cymru via SWNS)

By Georgia Cook

Experts have cracked a code to unlock a 400-year-old padlock found in a shipwreck.

Experts crack code to unlock 400-year-old padlock found in shipwreck

Part of the Ann Francis treasure hoard. (Amgueddfa Cymru via SWNS)

Experts crack code to unlock 400-year-old padlock found in shipwreck

Part of the Ann Francis treasure hoard. (Amgueddfa Cymru via SWNS)

Experts crack code to unlock 400-year-old padlock found in shipwreck

Part of the Ann Francis treasure hoard. (Amgueddfa Cymru via SWNS)

Experts crack code to unlock 400-year-old padlock found in shipwreck

Part of the Ann Francis treasure hoard. (Amgueddfa Cymru via SWNS)

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