Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS GALVESTONE CL 93 CRUISER

Built by the William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding Company, the USS Galveston was a light cruiser of the United States Navy Fleet. Sponsored by Mrs. Clark Wallace Thompson, USS Galveston was completed on the 22nd of April 1945. She was commissioned to active service on the 28th of May 1958, after being reclassified twice, first as a CL and then as a CLG (guided missile cruiser). Her captain in command, J. B. Colwell, served the ship in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. USS Galveston fought numerous battles, and served an important role in many of them, but never received any awards as a result. The ship remained in active service for the fleet until May of 1970. USS Galveston was struck from the fleet on the 21st of December 1973, and was sold for scrap two years later. These were USS Galveston’s main characteristics:

  • Galveston class guided missile cruiser
  • 10000 tons in dry weight
  • 608 feet in length
  • Tested speed was 30 knots, but during active service and full steam she managed to reach almost 32 knots and with a maximum range of over 10000 nautical miles
  • 1276 officers and enlisted served on board the USS Galveston

Asbestos on the USS Galveston has serious consequences

Asbestos materials were used on a very large scale on every war ship of the era, mostly because it was the best material for the job, and also because people weren’t aware of the dangers involved. We understand today how dangerous exposure to asbestos fibers really is, as many people each year accuse strong symptoms that are associated with this type o exposure. Crew members on board the USS Galveston were facing that type of dangers on a daily basis, but, fortunately, no one died as a result.

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

Are you suffering from an asbestos related disease? Are you a former crew member of the USS Galveston? You have to know that there are some legal rights for you in this situation. Contact a specialized attorney and he will help you achieve the desired results. You will need to provide with a standardized set of legal and medical documents to attest your condition and the circumstances the exposure took place, and the rest of the process is taken care of by the attorney. There are very high chances of a positive outcome, so act as soon as possible.

Do not hesitate to contact an asbestos specialist whenever you need information. It is absolutely free.