Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS WOLVERINE IX 64 AIRCRAFT

USS Wolverine (IX-64) was a freshwater aircraft carrier on the US Navy during the World War II. The ship was converted from a paddle wheeler coal-burning steamer in order to be used for advanced training for naval aviators in carrier takeoffs and landings. The carrier was launched in 1913 and commissioned on 12 August 1942. Her original name was Seeandbee based upon her owners’ company name. Conversion to an aircraft carrier began on 6th May 1942 and the name was given because she was planned to operate on Lake Michigan and the state of Michigan is known as the Wolverine State. Wolverine began her new job in January and in May was joined by her sister, USS Sable (IX-81. These two provided invaluable training not only to pilots but to Landing Signal Officers as well. During the World War II she contributed with the training for hundreds of pilots in basic carrier operations. Once with the end of the War the need for such trainings was over. Wolverine was decommissioned on 7th November 1945 and three weeks later the ship was struck from the Naval Register. Then she was transferred to the maritime Commission for disposal. The ship was ended being sold for scrapping in December 1947. Main characteristics of Wolverine are:

  • 7.200 tones
  • 152.4 m length, 29,9 m beam, 4,7 m draft
  • 4 coal fired boilers, reciprocating engines rated at 8,000 Hp
  • A speed of maximum 28 knots
  • 270 men served on board

Asbestos on board the USS Wolverine has serious consequences

Any men on board of the USS Wolverine could have been infected with asbestos due to the fact that large amounts of material containing this mineral on board of the ship were easily damaged. The release of fibers from this mineral takes place, and while becoming airborne, the fibers can reach vulnerable parts of the human body. If exposure has already occurred the effects are irreversible.

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

We are certain that asbestos related diseases are very costly to treat, and by that we can recommend seeing a specialized attorney. This will help you get closer to the funds that will allow you to pay for treatment. The process of reaching this goal is not very difficult, and it should be even easier if you follow the exact instructions given by the attorney.

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