38 mins ago · Wales
CT scans cracked the code of a brass lock from a 1583 shipwreck off Wales, 443 years later, intact
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. Times of India World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Wales. The first report grouped here was at 6 Nov 2026, 08:39 UTC. The headline in use is “CT scans cracked the code of a brass lock from a 1583 shipwreck off Wales, 443 years later, intact”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A fascinating shipwreck dating back to 1583 was discovered off the coast of Wales, revealing a brass combination lock that had remained sealed for centuries. Researchers utilized advanced micro-CT scanning to unveil its four-letter combination, ANCE, preserving its condition.
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- First reported by Times of India World
CT scans cracked the code of a brass lock from a 1583 shipwreck off Wales, 443 years later, intact
Reported by 1 outlet
- Times of India