Asbestos Exposure on Submarines
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.
Submarines and Asbestos Exposure
A submarine is a self-sustaining vessel that is designed and equipped to travel underwater for long periods of time. With a history that spans over 100 years, submarines are an integral member of the U.S. Navy battle fleet.
There are two primary kinds of submarines used by the Navy: ballistic submarines which transport nuclear submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and attack submarines which are used to sink ships and other watercraft, gather intelligence, and launch cruise missiles.
During World War II, submarines waged an aggressive war against Japanese and German vessels in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Navy submarine force had the lowest casualty rate out of any combatant submarine service between 1939 and 1945, losing 3,506 men from 52 submarines.
After the war, the U.S. Navy sought to create more advanced submarines, vessels with superior sonic detection that could operate at higher speeds and greater depths. With the creation of the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, Navy subs underwent a drastic transformation. Today, these magnificent vessels have unmatched seagoing endurance, diverse weaponry, and the capability to detect threats by sonar at extremely long ranges. The Navy will continue to adapt its submarines to meet the changing demands of the modern-day battle space.
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You May Have Been Exposed to Asbestos While Serving on a Navy Submarine
Navy servicemen who served on submarines during World War II were likely exposed to toxic levels of asbestos for prolonged periods. Sadly, these dedicated sailors were unaware of the health dangers they faced each day. If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness and are a Navy veteran, you may be able to get compensation from the manufacturers of the products responsible for your injury. Contact an experienced asbestos attorney today to learn how to begin your mesothelioma lawsuit.
U.S. Navy Submarines That May Have Contained Asbestos
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U W
A
USS Angler (SS-240)
USS Albacore (SS-218)
USS Amberjack (SS-219)
USS Amberjack (SS-522)
USS Apogon (SS-308)
USS Archer-Fish (SS-311)
USS Argonaut (SS-166)
USS Argonaut (SS-475)
USS Aspro (SS-309)
USS Atule (SS-403)
B
USS Balao (SS-285)
USS Bang (SS-385)
USS Barb (SS-220)
USS Barbel (SS-316)
USS Bashaw (SS-241)
USS Barbero (SS-317)
USS Barracuda (SS-163)
USS Bass (SS-164)
USS Batfish (SS-310)
USS Baya (SS-318)
USS Becuna (SS-319)
USS Besugo (SS-321)
USS Bergall (SS-320)
USS Billfish (SS-286)
USS Blackfish (SS-221)
USS Brill (SS-330)
USS Bugara (SS-331)
USS Bullhead (SS-332)
USS Blackfin (SS-322)
USS Blenny (SS-324)
USS Blower (SS-325)
USS Bluegill (SS-242)
USS Blueback (SS-326)
USS Bluefish (SS-222)
USS Boarfish (SS-327)
USS Bonefish (SS-223)
USS Bonita (SS-165)
USS Bowfin (SS-287)
USS Bream (SS-243)
USS Bumper (SS-333)
USS Burrfish (SS-312)
C
USS Caiman (SS-323)
USS Cabezon (SS-334)
USS Cachalot (SS-170)
USS Capitaine (SS-336)
USS Carbonero (SS-337)
USS Carp (SS-338)
USS Catfish (SS-339)
USS Cavalla (SS-244)
USS Cero (SS-225)
USS Charr (SS-328)
USS Chub (SS-329)
USS Cabrilla (SS-288)
USS Capelin (SS-289)
USS Chivo (SS-341)
USS Chopper (SS-342)
USS Cisco (SS-290)
USS Clamagore (SS-343)
USS Cobia (SS-245)
USS Cochino (SS-345)
USS Cod (SS-224)
USS Conger (SS-477)
USS Corsair (SS-435)
USS Corvina (SS-226)
USS Crevalle (SS-291)
USS Croaker (SS-246)
USS Cutlass (SS-478)
USS Cuttlefish (SS-171)
D
USS Devilfish (SS-292)
USS Dace (SS-247)
USS Darter (SS-227)
USS Dentuda (SS-335)
USS Diablo (SS-479)
USS Dolphin (SS-169)
USS Dorado (SS-248)
USS Dragonet (SS-293)
USS Drum (SS-228)
E
USS Escolar (SS-294)
USS Entemedor (SS-340)
F
USS Finback (SS-230)
USS Flasher (SS-249)
USS Flier (SS-250)
USS Flounder (SS-251)
USS Flying Fish (SS-229)
G
USS Gar (SS-206)
USS Gato (SS-212)
USS Gabilan (SS-252)
USS Golet (SS-361)
USS Grampus (SS-207)
USS Grayback (SS-208)
USS Grayling (SS-209)
USS Greenling (SS-213)
USS Grenadier (SS-210)
USS Grunion (SS-216)
USS Grouper (SS-214)
USS Growler (SS-215)
USS Guardfish (SS-217)
USS Guavina (SS-362)
USS Gudgeon (SS-211)
USS Guitaro (SS-363)
USS Gunnel (SS-253)
USS Gurnard (SS-254)
H
USS Haddo (SS-255)
USS Haddock (SS-231)
USS Hackleback (SS-295)
USS Halibut (SS-232)
USS Hake (SS-256)
USS Hammerhead (SS-364)
USS Harder (SS-257)
USS Hardhead (SS-365)
USS Hawkbill (SS-366)
USS Herring (SS-233)
USS Hoe (SS-258)
I
USS Icefish (SS-367)
USS Irex (SS-482)
J
USS Jack (SS-259)
USS Jallao (SS-368)
K
USS Kete (SS-369)
USS Kingfish (SS-234)
USS Kraken (SS-370)
L
USS Lagarto (SS-371)
USS Lancetfish (SS-296)
USS Lamprey (SS-372)
USS Lapon (SS-260)
USS Ling (SS-297)
USS Lionfish (SS-298)
USS Lizardfish (SS-373)
USS Loggerhead (SS-374)
M
USS Macabi (SS-375)
USS Mackerel (SS-204)
USS Manta (SS-299)
USS Mapiro (SS-376)
USS Marlin (SS-205)
USS Medregal (SS-480)
USS Menhaden (SS-377)
USS Mero (SS-378)
USS Mingo (SS-261)
USS Moray (SS-300)
USS Muskellunge (SS-262)
N
USS Narwhal (SS-167)
USS Nautilus (SS-168)
O
USS Odax (SS-484)
P
USS Paddle (SS-263)
USS Pampanito (SS-383)
USS Parche (SS-384)
USS Pargo (SS-264)
USS Perch (SS-176)
USS Perch (SS-313)
USS Permit (SS-178)
USS Peto (SS-265)
USS Picuda (SS-382)
USS Pickerel (SS-177)
USS Pike (SS-173)
USS Pilotfish (SS-386)
USS Pintado (SS-387)
USS Piper (SS-409)
USS Pipefish (SS-388)
USS Piranha (SS-389)
USS Plaice (SS-390)
USS Plunger (SS-179)
USS Pogy (SS-266)
USS Pollack (SS-180)
USS Pomfret (SS-391)
USS Pomodon (SS-486)
USS Pompon (SS-267)
USS Pompano (SS-181)
USS Porpoise (SS-172)
USS Puffer (SS-268)
Q
USS Queenfish (SS-393)
USS Quillback (SS-424)
R
USS Rasher (SS-269)
USS Raton (SS-270)
USS Ray (SS-271)
USS Razorback (SS-394)
USS Redfin (SS-272)
USS Redfish (SS-395)
USS Requin (SS-481)
USS Robalo (SS-273)
USS Rock (SS-274)
USS Roncador (SS-301)
USS Ronquil (SS-396)
USS Runner (SS-275)
USS Runner (SS-476)
S
USS Sabalo (SS-302)
USS Salmon (SS-182)
USS Sand Lance (SSN-660)
USS Sargo (SS-188)
USS Saury (SS-189)
USS Sailfish (ex-Squalus) (SS-192)
USS Sawfish (SS-276)
USS Scabardfish (SS-397)
USS Scamp (SS-277)
USS Scorpion (SS-278)
USS Sculpin (SS-191)
USS Sea (SS-483)
USS Sea Cat (SS-399)
USS Sea Devil (SS-400)
USS Sea Dog (SS-401)
USS Sea Dragon (SS-194)
USS Sea Fox (SS-402)
USS Sea Horse (SS-304)
USS Sea Lion (SS-315)
USS Sea Lion (SS-195)
USS Sea Owl (SS-405)
USS Seal (SS-183)
USS Sea Poacher (SS-406)
USS Sea Raven (SS-196)
USS Sea Robin (SS-407)
USS Sea Wolf (SS-197)
USS Segundo (SS-398)
USS Sennet (SS-408)
USS Shad (SS-235)
USS Shark (SS-174)
USS Shark (SS-314)
USS Silversides (SS-236)
USS Sirago (SS-485)
USS Skate (SS-305)
USS Skipjack (SS-184)
USS Snapper (SS-185)
USS Snook (SS-279)
USS Spadefish (SS-411)
USS Spearfish (SS-190)
USS Spot (SS-413)
USS Spikefish (SS-404)
USS Spinax (SS-489)
USS Springer (SS-414)
USS Steelhead (SS-280)
USS Sterlet (SS-392)
USS Stickleback (SS-415)
USS Stingray (SS-186)
USS Sturgeon (SS-187)
USS Sunfish (SS-281)
USS Swordfish (SS-193)
T
USS Tunny (SS-282)
USS Tang (SS-306)
USS Tench (SS-417)
USS Tigrone (SS-419)
USS Tilefish (SS-307)
USS Tinosa (SS-283)
USS Tirante (SS-420)
USS Tiru (SS-416)
USS Thornback (SS-418)
USS Threadfin (SS-410)
USS Toro (SS-422)
USS Torsk (SS-423)
USS Tambor (SS-198)
USS Tautog (SS-199)
USS Tarpon (SS-175)
USS Thresher (SS-200)
USS Trepang (SS-412)
USS Triton (SS-201)
USS Trout (SS-202)
USS Trumpetfish (SS-425)
USS Trutta (SS-421)
USS Tullibee (SS-284)
USS Tuna (SS-203)
USS Tusk (SS-426)
USS Trigger (SS-237)