Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS BON HOMME RICHARD CVA 31 AIRCRAFT

The USS Bonne Homme Richard was part of a group of 24 ships. This was the Essex class aircraft carrier class. The USS Bonne Homme Richard was the second United States Navy ship to be named in honor of John Paul Jones' famous Revolutionary War frigate. Construction on the USS Bonne Homme Richard started on the 1st of February 1943. The ship was launched on the 29th of April 1944, and put into active service on the 26th of November of the same year. During her service, the USS Bonne Homme Richard received one battle star for the efforts in the Second World War, and five battle stars for the service provided in the Korean War, where she played a very important role. The USS Bonne Homme Richard was decommissioned on the 2nd of July 1971, and was sold for scrap some 21 years later, in 1992. During this time she served as training ship of the United States Navy. Here are the main characteristics of the USS Bonne Homme Richard:

  • Essex class aircraft carrier
  • 36380 tons fully loaded
  • 872 feet in length
  • 33 knots maximum speed
  • Maximum range of 20000 nautical miles at 15 knots
  • Crew of 2600, including officers
  • Could carry 100 aircraft (including jet engine planes and helicopters)

Asbestos on the USS Bonne Homme Richard has serious consequences

The fact that most of the USS Bonne Homme Richard’s insulation and fireproofing was done by using asbestos materials is known. At the time of her construction people didn’t know that asbestos was such a serious health issue, which is why they used so much of it. The crew and officers on board the carrier were exposed to a constant dosage of asbestos, and as a result some of them have developed asbestos related diseases, although nothing official can sustain that.

Have you been exposed to asbestos on the USS Bonne Homme Richard? Contact an attorney!

Experts say that it would be wise to contact an attorney if you were a crew member on the USS Bonne Homme Richard, because there is a high possibility that you were exposed to a large dose of asbestos that could cause serious health problems. The lawyer you contact will handle your legal case and file the claim in your name. He will represent you in front of the jury, and provide them with evidence for winning the lawsuit. This will award you with the rightful compensation amount.

Please feel free to contact an asbestos professional if you require legal assistance. We can provide with information completely free of charge.