Which consequence occurred when inadequately seasoned timber was used for 18th-century shipbuilding construction?

💡 Explanation

When green timber was used, excessive moisture caused fungal activity and dry rot because sugars and starches support decay. This resulted in rapid deterioration of the hull. Therefore, increased hull susceptibility results, rather than sail inefficiency, cannon inaccuracy or crew illness, problems that require other mechanisms.

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