Which systematic hazard arose in 18th-century long-distance seafaring when using precise chronometers for longitude determination?

💡 Explanation

When chronometers enabled accurate longitude determination, their high value and singular importance made them targets for theft and tampering at port, which introduced potentially catastrophic systematic errors. Therefore chronometer interference resulted, rather than compass error, sextant errors, or corrosion which were related to other independent systems.

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