Which risk significantly increased across Viking Drakkar longships when ropes aged?

💡 Explanation

Increased mast shear occurs on a longship because fiber fatigue reduces tensile strength of the ropes securing masts. Higher stresses at connections therefore compromise structural integrity of mast support, rather than impairing the hull, oars, or rudder systems.

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