Brass padlock recovered from 1583 shipwreck near Port Talbot

400-Year-Old Shipwreck Padlock Code Cracked Near Port Talbot

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Researchers have decoded the mechanism of a brass padlock found near Port Talbot, which is part of a treasure hoard from a 1583 shipwreck. This discovery helps solve a centuries-old maritime mystery related to the shipwreck.

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