Which outcome predictably occurred when 18th-century ships excessively heeled?

💡 Explanation

Compass deviation increased significantly because heeling causes the ship's ferromagnetic components to exert a different influence on the compass needle via magnetic interference; therefore, compass headings became inaccurate, rather than sailcloth increasing in durability.

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