Welsh researchers solve 400-year-old combination lock recovered from Ann Francis’ shipwreck

The Jerusalem Post · MIRIAM SELA-EITAM · 2026-11-07 12:24 UTC

The Ann Francis sunk in December 1583 after being blown off course while returning home to Norfolk from Spain. She wrecked on Margam Beach, near Port Talbot in South West Wales.

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