Which structural problem plagued ironclad warships attempting ramming maneuvers circa 1870?

💡 Explanation

During ramming, immense force concentrates at the bow, leading to extreme shear stress due to the sudden momentum change which created hull ruptures. Therefore, ruptured hulls occurred, rather than localized plating detachment, condenser explosions or mast collapses which arise from different mechanical stresses or failures.

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