Which risk increases when hemp fibers, crucial to 18th-century ship construction for rigging and sailcloth, are stored damp?

💡 Explanation

Degradation of hemp fibers occurs because microbial rotting causes its breakdown. Therefore, the tensile strength of rigging declines dramatically, rather than inducing spontaneous combustion which is more likely in oily materials.

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