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← HistoryWhich navigational consequence results when significant leeway occurs during a longship voyage?
A)Overestimation of speed occurs easily
B)Course diverges downwind of target✓
C)Increased reliance on celestial navigation
D)Decreased rudder effectiveness emerges subsequently
💡 Explanation
The intended course diverges downwind because *leeway* (sideslip) causes ships to drift perpendicular to their heading. Thus, *leeway* results in unintended course deviation, rather than solely impacting speed estimation, celestial navigation needs; rather than rudder issues.
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