Which capacity diminished first with wet Viking longship rigging?

💡 Explanation

Water absorption increases rope weight plus decreases fiber friction inside strands causing added sag, limiting tensioning, because rope fibers readily absorb water. Therefore, tensioning reduces directly, rather than affecting sailcloth, the hull, or oar efficiency immediately.

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