Which risk increases when a square rigged 18th-century warship heels excessively during heavy weather?

💡 Explanation

When an 18th-century warship heels excessively, the combination of loose cannon balls and poor securing methods can cause substantial cannon shifting and hull breaching. Therefore, unsecured cannons become a substantial risk, rather than keel fractures, rudder jamming, or mast snapping, which involve different structural or environmental conditions.

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