During a sudden squall, which outcome occurred if Viking longship sails experienced extreme tension?

💡 Explanation

When Viking sails experience extreme tension, catastrophic sailcloth rupture occurs because tension exceeds the sail's yield strength, causing rapid tearing. Therefore, sails burst rather than the hull failing first because the sailcloth was a weaker material.

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