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← HistoryWhich risk increased for Viking longships attempting trans-Atlantic voyages when poorly tanned sails were used?
A)Increased risk of sail rot✓
B)Substantial drop in hull speed
C)Centerboard jamming during tacks
D)Rope fraying around mast supports
💡 Explanation
Increased risk of sail rot occurs due to collagen breakdown in hide sails because inadequate tanning allows microbial attack; therefore a greater number of voyages result in irreparable damage rather than the sails lasting, which would be the outcome with proper preparation
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