The USS Abner Read (DD-526) was a Fletcher-class destroyer laid down on October 30, 1941, and launched on August 18, the following year. The ship was named after Lieutenant Commander Abner Read (1821 – 1863), who fought in the American Civil War. The ship fought in World War II, seeing action in the Aleutian Islands Campaign, and in 1943 she survived hitting a mine that blew off her stern. For the services brought to the country, USS Abner Read (DD-526) received four battle stars for her World War II service.
Asbestos, a naturally occurring silicate mineral that is used to make insulation, can be incredibly dangerous. The inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis, as well as other health problems. Once inhaled, asbestos causes tears in the tissue surrounding the lungs and can mutate the DNA of the surrounding cells over time. It is this mutation that causes cells in the pleural lining to multiply uncontrollably and create malignant tumors.
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