Which structural issue amplified stresses in early 18th century square-rigged ship hulls used for long voyages?

💡 Explanation

Hogging arises from longitudinal bending because of wave forces acting unevenly along the hull; therefore, added stresses concentrate amidships rather than uniform load distribution. Wood connections are prone to relative motion.

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