During 18th-century wooden warship construction, which consequence results if timber curing is skipped?

💡 Explanation

Skipping timber curing means residual moisture causes decay; the capillary action mechanism leads to rot rather than structural collapse, because water content remains too high during initial construction. Therefore, faster decay is the prime risk, rather than hull crushing due to the wood's initial strength.

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