Which consequence resulted when the Muntz metal sheathing detached from a 19th-century wooden ship's hull?

💡 Explanation

Increased galvanic corrosion resulted because the differential electrochemical potential arose through exposed copper/dissimilar metals at fasteners, via galvanic corrosion. This created accelerated corrosion cells rather than protecting the wood, therefore the iron fasteners corroded rather than benefiting from reduced biofouling.

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