Episode 3 of 3
1818 Locksmith Convict Test
- When
- 1818
- Where
- Portsmouth Docks
A locksmith convict on a prison hulk in Portsmouth Docks failed to pick the Chubb lock, proving its security against unauthorized access.
A locksmith who was a convict aboard a prison hulk in Portsmouth Docks was given the Chubb lock. He was promised a free pardon from the government and £100 from Jeremiah Chubb if he could pick the lock. The locksmith failed, demonstrating the lock's effectiveness.
Sources
- Chubb detector lock Wikipedia, revision of 2025-07-04
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