Referring to Viking longship construction, which outcome occurs when sailcloth becomes saturated with seawater?

💡 Explanation

A loss of maneuverability arises when sails are saturated because the added weight increases sail inertia, reducing responsiveness; differential tension decreases therefore affecting steering, rather than stealth which is less important than maneuverability.

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