Which risk increased for Viking longships attempting transoceanic voyages when sailcloth degraded?

💡 Explanation

Reduced maximum achievable vessel speed becomes more likely as degraded sailcloth experiences increased porosity; this weakens the aerodynamic lift, because decreased differential pressure occurs across the sail, therefore less propulsive force is generated, rather than increased drag or hull vulnerability.

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