Which structural problem limited the size of wooden warships before the 19th century?

💡 Explanation

As ships increased in size, hull hogging occurred from the bending moment of waves placing stress on the keel and upper decks, straining structural integrity. Therefore hull hogging limited ship size, rather than keel, rudder or mast failures that were addressed through specific reinforcements.

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