Which consequence resulted from inadequately maintained tar on Viking longships?

💡 Explanation

Hogging, where the ship's ends droop, increases because water intrusion weakens the hull as the tar degrades; the weakened hull loses longitudinal stiffness. Therefore, structural failure risk escalates, rather than just keel erosion or impaired oar usage.

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