Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS MINNEAPOLIS CA 36 CRUISER

The second ship bearing the name of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota was built for the United States Navy before the outbreak of the Second World War. Minneapolis was a New Orleans – class heavy cruiser. She was laid down on 27th June 1931 by Philadelphia Navy Yard and was launched on 6th September 1933. Being sponsored by Miss Grace L. Newton the cruiser was commissioned on 19th May 1934 and Captain Gordon W. Haines was the first in command. During the Second World War she took part in the battle of the Coral Sea from 4th to 8th May 1941, from 3rd to 6th of June she took part at the Battle of Midway, and, in the same year she took part at the Battle of Tassafaronga also. On 19th to 29th June 1944 she provided aircraft fire during the Battle of Philippine Sea, from 8th July to 9th August she fought in Guam and then Battle of Surigao Strait. She was put in reserve on 21st May 1946, and out of commission on 10th February 1947. She was sold for scrapping on 14th August 1959 to Union Metals and Alloys Corp. Here are the ship’s main characteristics as built:

  • 9,950 tons
  • 588 feet length
  • Maximum speed of 32,7 knots
  • 708 officers and enlisted served on board
  • Minneapolis received 17 battle stars for World War II service.

Asbestos on the USS Minneapolis has serious consequences

Even if the USS Minneapolis was built using the modern technology available, the need of using asbestos materials remained. On so called “asbestos cruise” it was created a very dangerous environment in the way that when damaged, these materials released airborne asbestos fibers. People nearby swallow or inhale these fibers resulting, most of the times, in serious health problems. It is important to have complete exam, especially for former crew members of United States Navy ships. Remember to use appropriate prevention measures.

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

It is very important to know that the law is on your side in the case of wrongful exposure to asbestos on board of Minneapolis. Contact a specialized attorney after you have visited a doctor and received a complete diagnosis sheet. Explain your situation to your lawyer and provide him or her with all the needed documents and information. Your lawyer will then file the claim in your name, at which point you are only one step away from receiving an important amount as compensation, allowing you to pay for the most effective methods of treatment available.

Please feel free to contact an asbestos specialist. We provide with accurate information at no cost.