Which mechanical risk sharply increased aboard Viking longships attempting trans-oceanic journeys?

💡 Explanation

Hogging stress increases on longships because buoyancy amidst the hull is reduced while ends are supported by waves, leading to the hull bending. The bending moment exceeds a wood threshold, therefore catastrophic hull failure, rather than sail or bearing issues, occurs.

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