Which consequence resulted from excessive sail area in Viking longships during unexpected beam wind?

💡 Explanation

Rapid broaching and potential capsize occurred; the center of effort exceeded righting moment because excessive sail area created high overturning force about the ship's longitudinal axis. Therefore, the ship rotated dangerously rather than maintain course, creating a risk that swamped it rapidly.

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