Which consequence arises when a ship's chronometer malfunctions during celestial navigation?

💡 Explanation

Incorrect longitude occurs when time is inaccurate because celestial navigation relies on the correct time to calculate the Greenwich Mean Time during observation and applying time zone offsets utilizing angular relationships; therefore inaccurate timekeeping generates longitudinal errors, rather than affecting hull integrity.

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