Which critical ship failure increased as Viking longship rudder ropes stretched?

💡 Explanation

Increased rope stretching in the rudder’s turning INCREASES directional instability, because the altered geometry reduces turning effectiveness therefore making the ship vulnerable to sideways broaching rather than maintaining course, unlike mast or sail failures.

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