Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS OMAHA CL 4 CRUISER

USS Omaha was the lead ship of Omaha-class of light cruisers of the United States Navy and the second ship named for the city of Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha was launched on 14th December 1920 and commissioned on 24th February 1923, with Captain David C. Hanrahan in command. The cruiser joined the Atlantic Fleet in peacetime, with training as primary mission, and she proved to be very capable by consistently winning fleet awards in gunnery and communications. During World War II, Omaha rescued the German freighter Odenwald that was stricken in the Atlantic. The cruiser continued South Atlantic patrol, instructed to stop German blockade runners. Omaha was present at the surrender of Gien on 23rd August 1944, and on 25th August, she delivered a sustained bombardment on targets in the Toulon area. Shortly after, she was detached from the operation and returned to patrol duties. The termination of hostilities found her patrolling in the South Atlantic. She was decommissioned on 1st November 1945 and struck form the Naval Vessel Register on 28th November. The ship received one battle star for service in World War II.

Main technical details are:

  • Omaha-class light cruiser
  • Weight 7050 tons
  • Length 556 feet
  • Speed 34.7 knots (40 mph)
  • Complement of 458 officers and crew

Asbestos on the USS Omaha has serious consequences

This ship was a part of the so called “asbestos cruisers”, which contained large amounts of asbestos material on board, under the form of insulating and fireproofing materials. This means that any crew member and officers on board lived in a dangerous environment. The material made from asbestos could have been damaged and tiny particles or fibers inhaled by anyone on board. All of this inhaled asbestos material is the cause of many diseases today, and so was in the time of the cruiser.

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

If you or someone you know came in contact with asbestos on the ship, it is important that you know that the law is on your side in this case. After a visit to the doctor and with your diagnosis sheet, you can contact a specialized asbestos attorney. The lawyer will examine your case and file a claim in your name, and you could receive compensation.

Please feel free to contact an asbestos specialist at any point for further information regarding legal aspects. This is completely free.