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← HistoryWhich outcome increased draft impacts experienced by Viking longships nearing coastlines?
A)Increased ballast induced hull strain
B)Sailcloth degradation reduced maneuverability
C)Rope fatigue impaired sail handling
D)Hull sheathing decreased buoyancy margins✓
💡 Explanation
Decreased buoyancy margins led to greater draft, increasing the likelihood of grounding, because decreasing hull sheathing reduces the buoyant force relative to the ship's overall weight, therefore increased grounding impact rather than maneuverability or sail strain in shallow waters.
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