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Which outcome resulted during ship construction from using unseasoned timber without gap carpentry in 18th-century naval warships?

A)Accelerated internal fungal decay
B)Improved hull structural integrity
C)Reduced risk of saltwater intrusion
D)Enhanced cannon recoil absorption

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Accelerated decay occurred with unseasoned timber due to moisture entrapment within the hull; restricted airflow encourages the **Fungal Growth Process**. Therefore, rapid rotting manifested, because increased moisture exacerbated fungal decay, rather than maintaining structural integrity within those timber warships.

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