Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS BAINBRIDGE CGN 25 CRUISER

The USS Bainbridge was the only ship in the respective class. USS Bainbridge was one of the first nuclear-powered ships in the United States Navy, and she was also one of the first to be converted from a guided missile destroyer to a guided missile cruiser before launch. The USS Bainbridge was built at Quincy, Massachusetts, between the 5th of May 1958 and the 15th of April 1961. She was ordered on the 1st of September 1958. After her commissioning on the 6th of October 1962, USS Bainbridge joined the all nuclear task force, together with USS Long Beach and USS Enterprise for the Sea Orbit mission. USS Bainbridge received eight battle stars for her service in the Vietnam, and has remained in active service until the 13th of September, when she was also struck. The ship was recycled on the 30th of October 1999. Here are the ships’ main characteristics:

  • Leahy class cruiser (heavily modified to sustain nuclear reactors)
  • 9100 tons in weight
  • 565 feet in length
  • Two General Electric Reactors were used to power geared steam turbines for a total of over 60000 horse power as propulsion
  • Maximum speed the sip has ever reached was 34 knots
  • 475 crew and officers served on board the ship

Asbestos on the USS Bainbridge has serious consequences

Along with the potentially radioactive environment on board this type of ship, the USS Bainbridge also posed another threat to its’ crew. Asbestos materials were exposed all across the ship, and when damaged, they released deadly fibers that become airborne and, if inhaled or swallowed, they can cause a series of very serious health problems, starting from breathing disorders to mesothelioma (a deadly type of cancer). Make sure that you visit a doctor if you are a former crew member. Do not wait for the signs to appear.

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

We strongly advise you to contact an attorney as soon as you receive your complete and accurate diagnosis. It is vital that you receive the necessary funds as son as possible, in order to pay for the high medical bills. This will ensure the fact that you receive the best treatment that modern medicine can offer, just be sure to contact a specialized mesothelioma or asbestos attorney. You can also ask your physician to appear in front of the court and testify for you, it will certainly help very much.

Do not hesitate to contact an asbestos specialist whenever you require details regarding the subject. It is completely free.