Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS PENNSYLVANIA BB 38 BATTLESHIP

The USS Pennsylvania was part of a three ship group from the same class of battleship. The Pennsylvania was the third America battleship of the Navy to be named in honor of the state. Construction started on the 27th of October 191, in the dry dock of the Newport News Shipbuilding company. Being sponsored by Elizabeth Kolb, the USS Pennsylvania was launched the 16th of March 1915, and commissioned in to active duty on the 12th of June, one year later. Until the 29th of August 1946, when she was decommissioned, the USS Pennsylvania received eight battle stars for her performance in the Second World War The commander on board was Henry B. Wilson.

The ship was mainly used in assault and attack operations in the Atlantic Fleet, and mostly due to her characteristics:

  • Pennsylvania class battleship
  • 31400 tons fully loaded
  • 608 feet in length
  • Maximum speed was 28 knots
  • 915 officers and crew complement
  • The ship had a full range of 7400 nautical miles while cruising at 12 knots
  • Radar and other advanced equipment was received by the USS Pennsylvania after her first overhaul during the second World War
  • Vast military arsenal

Asbestos USS Pennsylvania caused disease

Crew members and officers alike could have been exposed to asbestos on a regular basis due to the materials the ship was built with. Most of the fireproofing and insulating on board the USS Pennsylvania was done using asbestos containing materials, that when damaged released airborne asbestos fibers. Most of the time some of the crew experienced breathes related health issues, but no severe diseases were detected on board. No people died on board the USS Pennsylvania until the 10th of February 1948, when she was used as a target in a nuclear exercise.

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

If you or any of your loved ones served on board the USS Pennsylvania they might have contracted asbestos related diseases. If you notice any symptoms of such diseases please contact a doctor to determine if you are suffering from an asbestos disease. If that is the case, you can contact an asbestos or mesothelioma attorney in order to help you undertake appropriate legal actions. The respective attorney will ask for any type of legal and medical documents that state your disease in order to file claim in your name.

Feel free to contact an asbestos expert at any point if you require advice in any asbestos related issue. It is completely free.