During the Age of Sail, which outcome occurs when a ship encounters excessive rolling in heavy seas?

💡 Explanation

Excessive rolling elevates the risk of capsize because the shift in the center of gravity causes a decrease in the metacenter height. This reduction destabilizes the vessel, therefore the risk of capsize is dramatically increased, rather than improving maneuvering responsiveness.

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