Which risk increases when pre-industrial square-rigged sails experience prolonged dampness?

💡 Explanation

Rope reliant on plant fibers experiences structural failure, because prolonged damp exposure initiates hydrolysis, accelerating the breakdown of cellulose polymers, therefore weakening the rope’s load-bearing capacity, rather than mildew affecting aerodynamic drag if it has minimal mass.

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