Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS KITTY HAWK CV 63 AIRCRAFT

The USS Kitty Hawk is the second United States Navy vessel to be named after the historical place where the Wright Brother’s first flight took place, in North Carolina. The USS Kitty Hawk is part of the class of supercarrier named after it, and it is also the only one. Sponsored by Mr. Neil H. McElroy, construction on the USS Kitty Hawk started on the 27th of December 1956, a year after it has been ordered, on the 1st of October 1955. The ship was launched on the 21st of May 1960 and was commissioned to active service on the 29th of April 1961. The USS Kitty Hawk was one of the last United States Navy ships to use boilers instead of nuclear reactors. After her decommissioning, on the 12th of May 2009, people of the North Carolina state have plans to bring it to the area and have it transformed in a floating museum. Here are the ships’ main characteristics:

  • Kitty Haw class aircraft carrier
  • 81985 tons fully loaded
  • 1069 feet in overall length
  • Propulsion was done using eight boilers and steam turbines producing over 280000 horse power
  • Maximum speed of 33 knots
  • 5624 officers and crew served on board the USS Kitty Hawk
  • The ship could carry everything, from jet engine fighter planes, to helicopters, at a maximum of 85 aircraft

Asbestos on board the USS Kitty Hawk has serious consequences

Asbestos is one of the most dangerous minerals known to man. Even the tiniest amounts of asbestos fibers in the body can cause serious health issues, and even more on board United States Navy hips, like the USS Kitty Hawk. Exposure occurred when asbestos materials used for insulation and fireproofing on board the ships were damaged and released asbestos fibers. These fibers are so small that most of the time they become airborne, and so, exposure takes place without any problems.

Have you been exposed to asbestos on the USS Kitty Hawk? Contact an attorney!

Contacting a specialized asbestos or mesothelioma attorney is highly recommended if you are a former crew member and have been diagnosed with an asbestos related disease. A specialized lawyer will be able to handle any type of legal issues that you might encounter and gather all the necessary documents in order for the claim to filed.

Do not hesitate to contact an asbestos professional whenever you need asbestos related questions answered, or you require legal assitance. It is completely free.