The USS Makassar Strait (CVE-91) was a Casablanca-class escort carrier laid down on December 29, 1944, and launched on March 22, the same year. It was commissioned on April 27, 1944, with the hull number CVE-91 under Capt. Warren K. Berner’s command and served in the US Navy for 2 years until it was decommissioned on August 9, 1946. During its activity, the ship had its main missions in Eniwetok, Pearl Harbor, Bonin Islands, the Ryukyus, Kerama Retto, Guam, Tacoma, San Francisco, and San Diego. After the decommissioning, the ship was struck from the Navy List on September 1, 1958, and sunk as a target. For the services brought to the country during World War II, the USS Makassar Strait received 2 battle stars. Most people know very little about asbestos illnesses, unless or until it affects them in some way. Even those who served on ships built during World War II and Vietnam War are unaware that they have been exposed to elevated concentrations of asbestos while working on insulation, piping, or other parts of the ship. If you worked on Navy ships during or after World War II, it’s highly likely you were exposed to asbestos, and in this case, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor and request a chest X-ray.
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