Which navigation risk notably increased when 18th-century sailing ships lost their rudder?

💡 Explanation

Loss of a rudder directly compromises COURSE CONTROL; broaching (unintended turn) occurs easily with wave action because the hydrodynamic force cannot be opposed, therefore the ship becomes vulnerable to running aground, rather than maintaining course.

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