The SS Star of Oregon was the first Liberty Ship built by the Oregon Shipbuilding Company, Oregon. The ship was launched in September 1941 and operated by the States Steamship Company of Portland. The Star of Oregon had a short service period – it was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine near Tobago in August 1942.
Exposure to asbestos, resulting in pulmonary illnesses such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, bronchial cancer, asbestosis, pleural plaques, diffuse pleural thickening, benign asbestos pleural effusions, and rounded atelectasis, but also cancers of the esophagus, larynx, oral cavity, stomach, colon, and rectum. If you believe you were exposed to asbestos while serving aboard SS Star of Oregon, we can connect you with the most suitable legal experts in your area, who will handle all aspects of your legal case with the compassion and attention to detail you deserve.
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