Which consequence results when water ingress exceeds capacity?

💡 Explanation

Progressive reduction in freeboard from water overload occurs, because the buoyancy is offset by the added mass exceeding the original displacement; therefore the ship sinks, rather than losing mast stability, which is more related to rigging, or sail effectiveness needing optimal wind.

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