Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS PHILIPPINE SEA CV 47 AIRCRAFT

Another of the 24 ship group of the Essex class is the USS Philippine Sea aircraft carrier. Construction on the USS Philippine Sea was started on the 19th of August 1944 and the ship was launched on the 5th of September 1945. Because of her commissioning on the 11th of May 1946, the USS Philippine Sea was only active during the Korean War, and was involved in several battles during this war. This was one of the few ships that did not receive any important overhauls during her service, unlike most other ships in her class. The USS Philippine Sea was decommissioned on the 28th of September 1958, and struck a few years later, on the 1st of December 1969. She did not receive any jet engine planes or helicopters during her service, and she was sold for scrap in March of 1971. These are the main characteristics of the ship:

  • Essex class aircraft carrier
  • 27100 tons in dry weight
  • 888 feet in overall length
  • Eight boilers and four Westinghouse steam turbines producing over 150000 horse power as propulsion
  • 33 knots maximum speed, range of approx. 20000 nautical miles at 15 knots
  • 3448 people and officers served on bard the USS Philippine Sea
  • Maximum number of aircraft carried was 100

Asbestos on the USS Philippine Sea has serious consequences

It is a widely known fact that asbestos, in almost all of its’ forms, is deadly when inhaled or swallowed. This was also a common problem on board the USS Philippine Sea, which used several types of asbestos materials as insulation, fireproofing and sealant. These materials were damaged constantly, and as a result, they created a very unhealthy environment on board the ship. Crew members, at least a few of them, have accused health problems that present day doctors think were related to asbestos exposure. We recommend seeing a doctor as soon as possible if you were a crew member of the ship.

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

Most asbestos victims, even former crew members of United States Navy ships, can’t afford to pay for medical bills, and, if the law allows it, most of these people resort to litigation in order to pay for treatment. We recommend that you do the same, and present your situation to a specialized mesothelioma or asbestos lawyer. The rest will be handled by the lawyer, providing you with a 95 percent chance of winning the lawsuit.

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