Which mechanical outcome results when pre-industrial square-rigged sailing ships experience sustained beam winds?

💡 Explanation

Increased angle of leeway results from pressure on the sails causing sideslip because lateral resistance from the keel is insufficient, therefore the ship drifts leeward, rather than maintaining a strictly forward course. Mast strain increases, speed decreases and deeper drafts help.

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