USS Arkansas (BB-33) Areas With Asbestos Exposure

USS Arkansas (BB-33)

The USS Arkansas (BB-33) was a Wyoming-class battleship laid down on January 25, 1910, and launched one year later on January 14, 1911, with the hull number BB-33. The ship received the name of the 25th state of America, it was commissioned on September 17, 1912, and carried a complement of 1,063 people on board. Due to its construction period, the vessel was able to participate both in World War I and in World War II. For the services brought to the USA during the two world wars, the ship received 4 battle stars and many awards.

For those who served or worked on the USS Arkansas (BB-33) or have been involved in its repair, learning more about asbestos exposure is imperative. Asbestos was the insulation of choice for boilers, engine rooms, steam pipes, and ships’ interiors. An increased risk of developing asbestos-related illnesses was later found among naval personnel and shipyard workers.

Everyone who served on the USS Arkansas (BB-33) inhaled the asbestos fibers and is at risk for developing lung disease

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Shipmates on USS Arkansas (BB-33)

John Barwinczok

John Barwinczok

William F. Ansley

William F. Ansley

John Henry Beahm Sr.

John Henry Beahm Sr.

Paul Arthur Bischoff

Paul Arthur Bischoff

Joseph L. Brazzil

Joseph L. Brazzil

Angelo Caropolo

Angelo Caropolo

Raymond P. Davis

Raymond P. Davis

Carl L. Della-Calce

Carl L. Della-Calce

Fletcher L. Elmore

Fletcher L. Elmore

Robert C. Enders

Robert C. Enders

Frank Mitchell Fogg Jr.

Frank Mitchell Fogg Jr.

Howell Church Fish

Howell Church Fish

Terrance P. Healey

Terrance P. Healey

John Morgan Henley

John Morgan Henley

Harry Heyman

Harry Heyman

Donald A.R. Little

Donald A.R. Little

James V. Morris

James V. Morris

Hugh Allen Monger

Hugh Allen Monger

Richard Kenneth Nutbrown

Richard Kenneth Nutbrown

Calvin John Nalls

Calvin John Nalls

William G. Roy Sr.

William G. Roy Sr.

Charles Frederick Berthold Price

Charles Frederick Berthold Price

John Frank Rees

John Frank Rees

Lawrence H. Shuler

Lawrence H. Shuler

Frederick Leo Strong

Frederick Leo Strong

Herbert Lee Spain Jr.

Herbert Lee Spain Jr.

Charles Andrew Thompson

Charles Andrew Thompson

Frank Tully

Frank Tully

Ronald Edward Vanelli

Ronald Edward Vanelli

Ellis Mark Zacharias Sr.

Ellis Mark Zacharias Sr.