Which unintended material consequence occurred with increased iron production for 18th-century ships?

💡 Explanation

Increased iron production exposed ships to increased galvanic corrosion BECAUSE iron interacted with bronze and copper, creating electrolytic cells. These caused accelerated dissolution of less noble metal parts; therefore, corrosion rates increased RATHER THAN embrittlement or sulphurisation impacting only the hull structure itself.

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