Which mechanism created inherent instability in early 18th century warships built with green timber?

💡 Explanation

Using green timber in ship construction caused uneven shrinkage because different parts of the wood dried at different rates, twisting the hull. Therefore, hull twisting results, rather than collapse, fracture, or detachment which depend on completely separate degradation mechanisms.

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