Asbestos Exposure on Naval Cruisers
Between 1930 and the early 1970s—before the dangers of asbestos came to light—asbestos was widely used in the construction of naval vessels. With its valuable fire-proofing and insulating properties, this lethal mineral was a component in boilers, engine room steam pipes, electrical fixtures, and bulkhead systems. Insulation throughout ships also contained asbestos as did ceiling tiles and fire-resistant cloths, blankets and clothing. The lack of ventilation aboard close-quartered submarines made the setting even more perilous for its inhabitants.
Cruisers and Asbestos Exposure
A cruiser is a large and swift combat warship with multiple target response capabilities. Early cruisers served as the U.S. Navy’s long-range force projection weapon and were used for independent warfare at sea. Cruisers were often attached to the battle fleet and employed to raid enemy merchant ships as well as carry out reconnaissance missions. When naval battleships were slowly phased out in the later 1900s, the cruiser emerged as the largest and most powerful of the surface combatants.
The role of the naval cruiser has evolved considerably over the past few decades. Modern cruisers now provide multiple functions for the Navy, including air defense, undersea warfare, surface warfare, and naval surface fire support. These ships are outfitted with Tomahawk cruise missiles which gives them enhanced capabilities in long-range strike warfare.
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You May Have Been Exposed to Asbestos While Serving on a Navy Cruiser
Navy sailors, crew and shipyard workers who served during World War II were almost certainly exposed to asbestos for prolonged periods of time. Sadly, these brave seamen never even knew the health risks they were facing each day. If you believe your mesothelioma is a direct result of your service on a naval cruiser, you may qualify to receive compensation from the companies that made the products responsible for your exposure. Contact a qualified asbestos attorney today to learn how to begin your mesothelioma lawsuit.
U.S. Navy Cruisers That May Have Contained Asbestos
- USS Astoria (CA 34)
- USS Atlanta (CL 51)
- USS Barton (DD 599)
- USS Birmingham (CL 62)
- USS Boise (CL 47)
- USS Chicago (CA 29)
- USS Chicago (CA 136)
- USS Cushing (DD 376)
- USS Denver (CL 58)
- USS Duncan (DD 485)
- USS Enterprise (CV 6)
- USS Gwin (DD 433)
- USS Helena (CL 50)
- USS Honolulu (CL 48)
- USS Houston (CA 30)
- USS Indianapolis (CA 35)
- USS Juneau (CL 52)
- USS Laffey (DD 459)
- USS Minneapolis (CA 36)
- USS New Orleans (CA 32)
- USS Northampton (CA 26)
- USS Pensacola (CA 24)
- USS Phoenix (CL 46)
- USS Portland (CA 33)
- USS Quincy (CA 39)
- USS Quincy (CA 71)
- USS Richmond (CL 9)
- USS Ranger (CV 4)
- USS San Francisco (CA 38)
- USS Salt Lake City (CL 25)
- USS Savannah (CL 42)
- USS St. Louis (CL 49)
- USS Tuscaloosa (CA 37)
- USS Vincennes (CA 44)