The USS Wiley was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the U.S. Navy. It was laid down in 1943 by Puget Sound Navy Yard, having been named for William Wiley, a sailor who served in the First Barbary War. After conducting shakedown out of San Diego, California, the ship sailed for the Hawaiian Islands in 1945. Subsequently, the USS Wiley operated out of the Philippines on training exercises.
People who were aboard this military ship were exposed to asbestos, which increases their likelihood of developing serious diseases today. It is important to know that diseases that stem from asbestos exposure take between 20 and 50 years to occur, as they have a long latency period. If you are a veteran who experiences unusual symptoms, we strongly encourage you to seek medical attention. In 1970, the USS Wiley was sold for scrap.
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