Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS HORNET CV 12 AIRCRAFT

The USS Hornet is one of the first United States Navy ships to be named in honor of a lost ship. Originally named USS Kearsarge, construction on the USS Hornet started on the 3rd of August 1942 and finished on the 30th of August the next year. This is one of the 24 ships in the Essex class of aircraft carriers, and one of the eight to bare the name. The USS Hornet was sent into active service on the 29th of November 1943 for the first time, and was decommissioned on the 26th of June 1970, after being reclassified several times. The ship played an important role in the Pacific fleet and also served as a recovery vessel for the Apollo 11 mission. The USS Hornet also carried jet engine planes and helicopters during the active service period. She serves now as a museum ship. As a special fact of this ship, it is said to be the most haunted second World War ship in the world, several paranormal occurrences taking place on board.

Here the main characteristics of the ship, as built to meet the Essex class specifications:

  • Essex class aircraft carrier
  • 36380 tons full weight
  • 872 feet in length
  • Eight boilers and four geared steam turbines were used to produce 150000 horse power for propulsion
  • Maximum speed of 33 knots
  • Maximum range of 20000 nautical miles at cruise speed of 15 knots
  • Crew was composed of 2600 men, including officers
  • Could carry a maximum of 100 aircraft

Asbestos on the USS Hornet has serious consequences

Today, it is widely known that asbestos has a very negative influence on the health of people if inhaled or swallowed. That is the case with most American Navy ships of the Second World War era, because insulation, fireproofing and sealing on these ships was done using asbestos materials. We know today how hazardous these materials re and how quickly they can act. Unfortunately, crew members of the Hornet had no access to such knowledge.

Have you been exposed to asbestos on board the USS Hornet? Contact an attorney!

It is vital for any potential victim to know that there are legal options to undertake in order to be able to pay for treatment. Remember to contact a specialized attorney and let him take care of legal requirements that need to be met before filing the claim. This will provide with high hopes for a positive outcome.

Please feel free to contact an asbestos professional whenever the need arises. Information is completely free.