Ships
Individuals who served in the Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and U.S. Army Transport Service spent numerous hours aboard ships where they may have been exposed to asbestos. Ships that were constructed or repaired from the early twentieth century to the 1970's were likely to contain asbestos. Asbestos was used in a variety of applications but was used extensively used in insulation around pipes, pumps and boilers. Those involved in the construction or repair of these ships may also be at risk for developing mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.
Merchant Marine Ships
Merchant Mariners serving on Merchant Marine ships may be at risk for developing asbestos related diseases like mesothelioma cancer due to asbestos exposure that they experienced while serving onboard or while working to build or repair the ships.
Aircraft Carriers
View more information about aircraft carriers and the asbestos containing materials that put individuals who served on them at risk for asbestos exposure.
Destroyers
Navy destroyers, like many ships that comprised the U.S. Navy fleet were built and repaired using asbestos in boilers, pumps and other equipment. Learn more about asbestos exposure on Navy destroyers and links to mesothelioma.
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