Which outcome occurred when wooden sailing ships continuously encountered marine borers?

💡 Explanation

Increased timber replacement was common; degradation weakened the hull via bioerosion. Marine borers caused structural compromise; therefore, timber had to be replaced often rather than allowing ships to remain seaworthy, or transitioning to iron hulls.

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