Named after the previous USS Yorktown with the hull number CV-5 which had been sunk during the Battle of Midway, this Essex-class aircraft carrier was built in Newport News, Virginia, with the hull number CV-10. It was commissioned in 1943, measured 872 feet in length, and carried 2,600 men on board and up to 100 aircraft. During its active service in World War II, it received eleven battle stars before being decommissioned in 1970.
One of the challenges for many Navy veterans is that they may not be aware that they were exposed to asbestos during their military service. Were you recently diagnosed with cancer that is related to asbestos exposure? We will be able to connect you with an attorney who can help you understand your rights and what the most appropriate steps forward are to ensure that you get the legal help you deserve.
760-621-6147
