Which navigational risk dramatically increased when 18th-century ships exceeded safe draft in harbors?

💡 Explanation

When a ship exceeds its safe draft, the under-keel clearance is reduced increasing risk of hull grounding because shallow water reduces the available buffer, especially during low tides. Therefore hull grounding increased, rather than saltwater intrusion, rudder damage or mast damage requiring other specific conditions.

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