USS Chewaucan (AOG-50) Areas With Asbestos Exposure

The USS Chewaucan (AOG-50) was a Patapsco-class gasoline tanker launched on July 22, 1944. It was commissioned on February 19, the following year under Lt. J. M. Price’s command with the hull number AOG-50 and it served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years until it was struck from the Navy List on July 1, 1975. During its activities, the ship carried a complement of 131 people on board and had its main missions in Baytown, Hawaii, San Pedro, Seattle, the Christmas Islands, Kwajalein, Norfolk and Naples. After the striking, the ship was sold to Colombia in 1976, where it was renamed ARC Tumaco (BT-7). Since asbestos was present on the USS Chewaucan (AOG-50), it is probable you were inevitably exposed, since complete asbestos removal may not be guaranteed. If you currently experience symptoms such as chest pain, diminished breathing capacity, fatigue, loss of appetite, or unintentional weight loss, it might mean that you have developed lung cancer or asbestosis after you have been exposed. We strongly advise you to seek medical attention as soon as possible, as it is crucial when dealing with these types of diseases to catch them early when treatment is more effective.