Which adjustment was vital during 18th-century celestial navigation when a ship experienced significant roll?

💡 Explanation

When a ship rolls, dip angle errors arise because the horizon appears tilted relative to true horizontal. Therefore, applying a correction addresses this induced error, rather than sextant alignment, timekeeping or plumb line issues which are separate concerns given the roll scenario.

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