Which problem accelerated bronze cannon degradation during 17th-century naval warfare?

💡 Explanation

When saltpeter residue accumulated in cannon bores, electrochemical corrosion occurred creating a galvanic cell with bronze components because of the chloride ions in seawater triggering chemical reactions. Therefore bore corrosion resulted, rather than explosions, sagging or oxidation, all of which rely on distinct environmental factors and material failures.

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