Asbestos Exposure on Ships:

USS SAN JUAN CL 54 CRUISER

During the World War II the second USS San Juan was an Atlanta-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, built by Bethlehem Steel, Quincy, Massachusetts. The ship was laid down on 15th May 1940 and launched on 6th September 1941. The cruise was sponsored by Mrs. Margarita Coll de Santori. She was commissioned on 28th February 1942 and the first captain in command was James E. Maher. After the shakedown in the Atlantic, San Juan started its service history. The cruiser arrived at Bremerton, Washington, for inactivation on 24 January 1946, and was decommissioned and placed in reserve there on 9th November 1946. San Juan was reclassified as a CLAA-54 on 28th February 1949. She was struck from the Navy list on 1st March 1959 and sold on 31st October 1961 to National Metal and Steel Corporation, Terminal Island, Los Angeles, California, for scrapping.

Here are the ship’s main characteristics as built:

  • She was an Atlanta-class light cruiser
  • 8,200 long tons
  • She had a propulsion system consisting in 2 geared steam turbines,75,000 hp
  • The maximum sped of the ship was 31,8 knots
  • 820 officers and enlisted served on board
  • The cruiser’s armament consisted of cal guns and torpedo tubes
  • San Juan earned, by serving during the Second World War, 13 battle stars

Asbestos on the USS San Juan has serious consequences

Known as a very efficient material when it comes to sealing, fireproofing and insulating certain areas, asbestos was a large part of the USS San Juan, inside and out. This, combined with the fact that crew members were not aware of the dangers made for a very hazardous environment on the ship. Fortunately, no one on board the ship was exposed to the tiny fibers long enough to cause any health problems.

Have you been exposed to asbestos on USS San Juan? Contact an attorney!

Maybe you have been affected by asbestos on the USS San Juan, or any other American Navy ship for that matter, and the first medical bills have started to appear. These are not really affordable, and as a last measure, we recommend contacting an attorney. From this point on, and if the attorney considers this to be appropriate, you will follow the American Government in court, and as statistics show you have approximatley 90 percent chances of winning the lawsuit.

Do not hesitate to contact an asbestos professional if you nee help. We will help you with information and advice absolutely free.