Which outcome reliably occurred when ship carpenters in the 1700s improperly seasoned timber?

💡 Explanation

Increased hull planking susceptibility happens because unseasoned wood retains moisture, leading to Fungal Decay; therefore, rot accelerates, rather than causing immediate brittleness due to drying or buoyancy reduction caused by the retained moisture's density.

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