Which risk increases when a wooden sailing ship's hull remains consistently damp for extended periods?

💡 Explanation

When a wooden hull remains damp consistently, fungal degradation (rot) occurs because cellulose and lignin in the wood provide nutrients for wood-decaying fungi, leading to decreased structural integrity. Therefore structural weakening, rather than oxidation, hydrostatic compression or UV degradation results because these require different environmental conditions and materials.

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