The USS Flamingo (AMc-22) was a Bird-class 1 coastal minesweeper laid down in 1940 and commissioned on June 6, 1941, that served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years until December 10, 1945. During its activity, the ship had its main mission removing the mines located in the minefields in the water so that other ships could pass safely. It served in the 4th Naval District and it was reclassified as IX-180 on July 17, 1944. Two years later, on January 8, 1946, the ship was struck from the Naval Register. Asbestos is an excellent electrical insulator, has good fire protection properties, and protects against corrosion. The longer and higher the level of exposure, the greater the risk of developing a chronic disease. This explains why Navy veterans are at higher risk of developing asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis, or mesothelioma.
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