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Which sailing outcome occurred because Viking longships employed side rudders?

A)Improved maneuverability in shallow water
B)Increased speed during headwind sailing
C)Reduced material fatigue along the keel
D)Decreased reliance on celestial navigation

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Longships used side rudders because of their shallow draft hull, enabling shallow water maneuvering. Therefore, navigation became more precise in fjords involving hydrodynamic turning, rather than relying solely on deep-water celestial methods.

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