Which catastrophic consequence emerges when timbers in historical wooden ships experience prolonged cyclical wetting and drying?

💡 Explanation

Timber cell wall collapse, often called wood rot, drastically weakens structural integrity from prolonged moisture fluctuation; this reduces wood stiffness, therefore increasing the risk of structural failure throughout, rather than simply corroding fasteners.

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