Which construction defect critically weakened 18th-century naval vessel hulls?

💡 Explanation

Insufficient seasoning of timber led to wood shrinkage after construction through a mechanism of dimensional instability; because of this warping compromised hull integrity, therefore seasoned timber was preferable rather than green wood which exacerbated degradation under strain.

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