Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS SARATOGA CV 3 AIRCRAFT

The USS Saratoga CV-3 was the second aircraft carrier in the history of the United States Navy and the fifth ship to bear this name. Saratoga, Enterprise and Ranger were the only aircraft carriers of the U.S. Navy built before the war to survive and serve in World War II. It was launched on 7th April 1925, sponsored by Mrs. Curtis D. Wilbur, wife of the Secretary of the Navy and commissioned on 16th November 1927 with Captain Harry E. Yarnell in command. In the inter-war period the carrier proved the value of her type by numerous test and exercises and on 11th January 1928 air officer, Marc Mitcher, landed the first aircraft on board. Saratoga’s main activity was during World War II, in which she took part in many and various missions, and where she received seven battle stars for her service. The carrier was hit by kamikazes in 1945, but survived and repaired. She was sunk in 25th July 1946 by an Atomic bomb test. Her characteristics were:

  • Lexington-class aircraft carrier
  • 36000 tons in standard weight, 53000 tons in full load
  • Length was 880 feet overall
  • Propulsion was made up of 16 boilers, geared turbine and electric drive totaling 180000 horsepower
  • Speed 34.99 knots maximum, reached in service
  • 2122 officers and men on board
  • Honors and Awards received: American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (8 battle stars); World War II Victory Medal

Asbestos on board the USS Saratoga has serious consequences

Asbestos related diseases can be linked to aircraft carriers so, any crew member or officer on board the USS Saratoga could have been in contact with asbestos particles found in materials that contain asbestos on board the ship. These materials are easily damageable. Particle of asbestos could have been inhaled or swallowed by anyone. The long term exposure to asbestos can cause severe health problems and mesothelioma cancer.

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

If someone you know, a loved one or even you have been exposed to asbestos on board the USS Saratoga, you may be entitled to a form of compensation. Yon can find this out if you contact an attorney that is specialized in mesothelioma or asbestos. He will determine how you should act further to obtain the maximum benefits from the situation. Contact different attorneys and chose the one with which you will form a professional relationship.

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