Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS GUAM CB 2 CRUISER

USS Guam was one of only two ships in her class, the Alaska class large cruiser. Her name comes from the island of Guam, and she is the second United States Navy ship to bare that name. The Guam Island was an American territory in the Pacific during the Second World War USS Guam’s construction and launch was sponsored by Mrs. George John McMillian, the former wife of Captain McMillian, former governor of Guam. The New York Shipbuilding Corporation started construction on the USS Guam on the 2nd of February 1942. The cruiser was finished on the 12th of November 1943. Active service for the USS Guam started on the 17th of September 1944. Her captain in command was Leland P. Lovette. USS Guam joined the Pacific fleet for sustained operations in the region of Japan, after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She joined her sister ship, the USS Alaska in several important battles, receiving two battle stars for her efforts.

The following is a list of the ship’s general technical attributes, as stated in the general drawings for the Alaska class cruisers:

  • Almost 30000 tons in displacement (5000 tons heavier when fully loaded)
  • 808 feet in length
  • General Electric steam turbines together with Babcock and Wilcox boilers provided over 153000 horse power for propulsion
  • Maximum speed was almost 32 knots
  • Total crew number was 2251, including officers

Asbestos on the USS Guam has serious consequences

Asbestos related diseases are an increasing threat these days, but not because of present exposure cases, but because people exposed several decades ago have only started to exhibit the symptoms of the above mentioned diseases. Some of them might actually be former crew member of ships like the USS Guam, and this is because the asbestos materials present on board the vessel. We recommend having a complete medical exam done if you are one of those people, it might discover a serious disorder.

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

An attorney specialized on asbestos exposure cases can help a great deal in reaching your goal. Contact one as soon as you can, and have him explain all of the legal options available. You will see that there are a lot of them which you should consider, but all require the assistance of a professional attorney, so do not act without the aid of one. In general, there are very high chances of winning the trial and being awarded a large amount of money as compensation that should cover all the medical expenses you will encounter along the way.

Please contact an asbestos specialist for further details. It is absolutely free.