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CT scans reveal four-letter code to 400-year-old lock from Welsh shipwreck

Experts from Amgueddfa Cymru and Cardiff University have used cutting-edge CT scanning technology to unlock a centuries-old combination lock recovered from one of Wales' most remarkable maritime discoveries.

November 4, 2026 7 views
CT scans reveal four-letter code to 400-year-old lock from Welsh shipwreck
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Experts from Amgueddfa Cymru and Cardiff University have used cutting-edge CT scanning technology to unlock a centuries-old combination lock recovered from one of Wales' most remarkable maritime discoveries.

Originally published at Phys.org

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