Which outcome of a ship’s construction using green timber, without proper seasoning (drying), led to structural instability?

💡 Explanation

Green timber shrinks as it dries leading to loosening of hull planking at seams, because Differential shrinkage within timber at the fastened planks causes gaps to form at bolted joints, permitting leakage. Therefore seams loosen, rather than the other choices relating to desirable outcomes in sailing vessel properties.

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