Which risk increased as 18th-century shipbuilding scaled to larger, multi-decked vessels exceeding design limits?

💡 Explanation

As shipbuilding scaled up, larger multi-decked ships experienced increased wave-induced bending moments along their length because increased length scales wave pressures. This excitation led to hogging, causing hull failure. Therefore hull failure is the primary risk, rather than sail damage, rudder issues, or corrosion, each needing distinct mechanisms.

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