Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS MANCHESTER CL 83 CRUISER

USS Manchester, a Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, was laid down 25th September 1944 by the Fore River Shipyard, Bethlehem Steel Corporation and launched on 5th March 1946, sponsored by Mrs. Ernest J. Gladu. The cruiser was commissioned on 29th October 1946, with Captain Peter G. Hale in command. The ship took part in the Korean War during 1950 to 1953. Manchester steamed with her task group around the peninsula to support the invasion at Wonsan. Arriving 10th October 1950, she commenced shore bombardment and patrol duties in support of the minesweeping operations in the area, while planes from Task Force 77 conducted raids against North Korean vessels, road and rail centers, warehouses, and supply depots as far north as Songjin. On 8th January 1951, Manchester evacuated injured crewmembers from the Thai corvette Prasae, which had grounded the previous day behind enemy lines near Kisamon Tan on the east coast. The cruiser departed Korea for Yokosuka, on 23rd July 1953, and on the 28th, Manchester got underway for her homeport, having successfully completed three combat tours with no major battle damage. She entered the Reserve Fleet on 27th February, and decommissioned on 27th June 1956, in San Francisco. The cruiser received nine battle stars for service in the Korean War. Some of the ships technical details are:

  • Weight 10 000 long tons
  • Length 610 feet
  • Speed 33 knots (38 mph)
  • Complement of 992 officers and enlisted

Asbestos on board the USS Manchester has serious consequences

The USS Manchester, being built during a period that needed ships to be done quick and cheap, contained a lot of asbestos on board. We know that the tiny asbestos fibers are very dangerous if they reach certain parts of the body because they allow for cancer cells to appear. Recent studies have shown that even the smallest amount of these tiny fibers can cause very dangerous health disorders.

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

You can imagine that there are legal options in any kind of matter, especially if you are a former crew member of the USS Manchester and have recently developed an asbestos related disease. Contact the nearest asbestos attorney and he will answer all legal related questions you might have as well as provide with professional legal services. Remember to have the diagnosis with you when you visit your lawyer for the first time. Do not hesitate to contact an asbestos professional if you need help. We will help you with legal information and advice absolutely free.