Which early sailing risk increased for ships of the line when lower gunports were designed closer to the waterline?

💡 Explanation

The risk of wave inundation increased due to lower gunports because the hydrostatic pressure against closed gunport lids rises dramatically, overwhelming sealing capacity; therefore water floods the gun deck rather than staying out as hull integrity assumes.

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