Which navigational risk increases near 18th-century era coastlines when neglecting tidal changes?

💡 Explanation

Risk of grounding increases because underestimating the tidal height means that less vertical clearance exists between a ship’s keel and the seabed. Thus, the vessel strikes the bottom, rather than sailing safely, given that other obstructions are accounted for.

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