USS Eldorado (AGC-11/LCC-11) — Equipment Reference & Asbestos Exposure Record

Equipment reference and asbestos exposure record for USS Eldorado (AGC-11/LCC-11). 11 machinery and systems entries from public DANFS/Wikipedia records.

By Rights Watch Media Group LLC •June 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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Hull

AGC-11

Class

Mount McKinley class

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USS Eldorado (AGC-11, later reclassified LCC-11) was a Mount McKinley-class amphibious force command ship converted by Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Brooklyn, NY from a Type C2-S-AJ1 Maritime Commission cargo hull. The equipment reference below was extracted from publicly available Wikipedia articles citing the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) and U.S. Amphibious Ships and Craft: An Illustrated Design History (Naval Institute Press, 2002).

Equipment Reference

Equipment Manifest — USS Eldorado (AGC-11 / LCC-11). 17 machinery/equipment entries identified through ship-specific BUSHIPS documentation. Manufacturers in bold link to documented asbestos-product history on AsbestosIndex.com.

Equipment	Manufacturer	Qty	Notes
Boilers, header-type (450 psi)	Babcock & Wilcox	2	450 psi header-type boilers; steam source for GE geared turbine propulsion
Geared steam turbine	General Electric	1	6,000 SHP; drives single propeller shaft; speed 16.4 knots. Retained from Type C2-S-AJ1 cargo ship hull conversion
De-aerating feed-water heater / feed tank (one per engine room)	Elliott Company	2	C2-S-AJ1 design record: NavShips 356-9018 / Instruction Book S.O. 17373 (54,000 lb/hr Marine Type De-aerating Heater) covered the North Carolina Shipbuilding C2-S-AJ1 hulls. Asbestos-lagged steam auxiliary sited behind the boilers.
Main condensers (2)	Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co.	2	C2-S-AJ1 design record: NAVSHIPS 346-0030. Main steam condensers in the engine room; asbestos-insulated steam/condensate piping.
Main condensate pumps (2, motor-driven)	Ingersoll-Rand	2	C2-S-AJ1 design record: one per main condenser (per the ship's engineering instruction books). Corroborates the hull-verified Ingersoll-Rand pump finding below — sailors serviced asbestos gaskets on Ingersoll-Rand pumps aboard the class.
Asbestos pipe insulation / pipe covering	Pittsburgh Corning (Unibestos)		Hull-specific record: per public asbestos-litigation records, Unibestos amosite pipe insulation was allegedly present and worked with aboard USS Eldorado (LCC-11) in the early 1970s; allegedly a source of occupational asbestos exposure.
Asbestos gaskets (fittings, pumps, valves)	Garlock		Hull-specific record: per public asbestos-litigation records, Garlock asbestos gaskets were allegedly used in fittings, pumps and valves aboard USS Eldorado (LCC-11); documented in an asbestos-trust claim.
Pumps (with asbestos gaskets/packing)	Ingersoll-Rand		Hull-specific record: per public asbestos-litigation records, Ingersoll-Rand pumps aboard USS Eldorado (LCC-11) allegedly carried asbestos gaskets worked on during shipboard maintenance.
5"/38 caliber gun (single mount)	Naval Ordnance	2	Twin single-mount 5-inch/38 caliber guns; standard WWII amphibious command ship armament
20mm Oerlikon cannon (twin mount)	Oerlikon / American licensees	10	10 × twin Oerlikon 20mm anti-aircraft mounts; as-built WWII configuration
40mm Bofors gun (twin mount)	Bofors / American licensees (Chrysler, York Safe & Lock)	4	4 × twin Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft mounts; as-built WWII configuration
SK-2 air search radar	General Electric	1	As-built WWII-era long-range air search radar; replaced in post-war modernization
SP fire-direction radar	Naval Electronics	1	As-built WWII-era fire control radar; replaced in post-war modernization
AN/SPS-6 air search radar	Bendix	1	Post-war modernization replacement for SK-2; long-range air search
AN/SPS-8 height finder radar	Bendix	1	Post-war modernization; 3D height-finding radar for combat information center
AN/SPS-10 surface search radar	Sperry	1	Post-war modernization; standard surface search and navigation radar
AN/SPS-29 early warning radar	Hazeltine	1	Post-war modernization; long-range early warning air search radar

Source: this equipment reference was extracted from public Wikipedia/DANFS records for USS Eldorado (AGC-11). These are secondary-source records — not primary BUSHIPS conversion or commissioning documents. For litigation purposes, this data is a starting point; ship-specific BUSHIPS Material Inspection Reports or Bethlehem Steel conversion records at NARA (Record Group 19) would provide gold-standard verification.

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The asbestos-containing products documented on U.S. Navy vessels and at shipyards are catalogued by manufacturer on AsbestosIndex. These records cross-reference which companies supplied which materials and to which facilities.

Pipe Covering & Block Insulation Thermal insulation applied to steam lines, valves, and equipment in engine rooms and fire rooms Marine Products Insulation, gaskets, and packing products specified for naval and commercial marine applications Boilers & Steam Equipment Boiler manufacturers and insulation products — central to the fire room exposure pathway Gaskets & Packing Sheet and ring gaskets used throughout piping flanges, valve bonnets, and pump housings Electrical Products Wire insulation, switchgear arc chutes, and panel liners used throughout electrical spaces Full Product Index Search all 200+ manufacturers and 1,500+ documented asbestos products on AsbestosIndex™

Navy Ratings Most Exposed to Asbestos Aboard Eldorado

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the public asbestos litigation record document that the following Navy ratings worked routinely in spaces where ACM was installed, maintained, ripped out, and replaced:

Boilerman (BT) — boiler-room operations, refractory work, burner maintenance
Machinist’s Mate (MM) — main propulsion turbines, reduction gears, condensers, pumps
Engineman (EN) — auxiliary diesel and gasoline engines, gland packing
Electrician’s Mate (EM) — cable runs through asbestos-insulated chases, motor-generator sets
Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) / Pipefitter — piping system maintenance, gasket replacement, valve repacking
Damage Controlman (DC) — firefighting equipment, fire-stops, bulkhead penetrations
Fireman (FN) — engineering-plant tending across boiler and engine rooms

VA Disability Claims for Asbestos-Related Disease

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates asbestos claims individually. A veteran generally needs medical evidence of a current asbestos-related disease, service evidence supporting in-service asbestos exposure, and a medical opinion connecting the two. Ship assignments, Navy ratings, and equipment records can help document the exposure history but do not create automatic service connection.

Approved claims may provide monthly disability compensation and related benefits. Survivors may separately qualify for Dependency & Indemnity Compensation when the applicable requirements are met. Civil lawsuits and asbestos-trust claims use different standards; claimants should obtain individualized advice about how the processes interact.

How to file a VA disability claim: VA claims are filed directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — not with a law firm. Start at VA.gov › Hazardous Materials Exposure, call 1‑800‑827‑1000, or get free help filing from a Veterans Service Organization: DAV, VFW, or American Legion.

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Source notes: equipment-manifest entries (where shown) are sourced from public-record BUSHIPS (Bureau of Ships) documentation, NARA archives, and the public asbestos litigation record. Manufacturer attributions link to documented asbestos-product histories on AsbestosIndex.com where available. Nothing on this page constitutes medical or legal advice.

Documented Asbestos-Exposure Environments — U.S. Navy Service

Public-domain U.S. Navy photographs illustrating the engineering spaces, ratings, and yard environments where asbestos materials were routinely encountered during normal duty.

Boiler Room Sailor stands watch in the aft machinery room of USS Iwo Jima. (35298984822) Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

Drydock Overhaul USS Newport News (CA-148) in drydock at the Norfolk Navy Yard 1965 Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

Engine Room Flickr - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - USS Sterett Sailor takes equipment readings in ship's engine room. Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

Engineering Watch USS Bataan Stands Full Female Engineering Watch Team (8442031) Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

US Navy 061108-N-6652A-037 U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Roy Hernandez, left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Jerry … — Machinist Mate US Navy 061108-N-6652A-037 U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Roy Hernandez, left, and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Jerry Rivera work on a rotor … Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

Navy Fireroom Fireroom aboard USS Rochester (CA-124), in 1955 Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

US Navy 080208-N-6538W-019 Civilian yard workers from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard perform maintenance on the bow catapults of the … — Shipyard Worker US Navy 080208-N-6538W-019 Civilian yard workers from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard perform maintenance on the bow catapults of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier … Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

All images are public domain (U.S. Government works). Specific photographs depict generic Navy engineering and yard environments — not the named vessel above. Asbestos materials shown or implied include pipe lagging, boiler insulation, steam-line covering, and gasket / packing materials standard on U.S. Navy vessels through the early 1980s.

Eldorado AGC-11 — Frequently Asked Questions

Are Eldorado AGC-11 veterans covered by Navy asbestos litigation records?

Yes. Eldorado AGC-11 is documented in the public U.S. Navy asbestos litigation record. U.S. Navy vessels of her service era were built to BUSHIPS specifications that required asbestos insulation throughout engineering spaces, on steam lines, around boilers and turbines, and in gasket and packing materials.

Which shipboard components on Eldorado AGC-11 contained asbestos?

Asbestos-containing materials documented aboard U.S. Navy vessels of Eldorado AGC-11's era include: boiler insulation and lagging, steam-line pipe insulation, turbine and reduction-gear casings, valve packing, gaskets, brake and clutch friction materials, electrical wire insulation, overhead pipe coverings in berthing and mess spaces, and Navy-issue boiler cement and refractory in fireboxes.

What ratings were exposed to asbestos serving on Eldorado AGC-11?

Navy ratings with the highest documented asbestos exposure include Machinist's Mate (MM), Boiler Technician (BT), Hull Maintenance Technician (HT), Engineman (EN), Electrician's Mate (EM), Interior Communications Electrician (IC), Damage Controlman (DC), and Pipefitter / Shipfitter. Officers in engineering departments also encountered asbestos in normal duty. Shipyard workers performing overhaul, repair, or refit work had concentrated exposure during yard periods.

What equipment manufacturers are documented on Eldorado AGC-11?

Documented equipment manufacturers aboard Eldorado AGC-11 include: Babcock & Wilcox, Bendix, Bofors / American licensees (Chrysler, York Safe & Lock), Elliott Company, Garlock, General Electric, Hazeltine. These manufacturers supplied boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, electrical equipment, and insulation systems through BUSHIPS contracts during the asbestos era.

Do Eldorado AGC-11 veterans qualify for VA disability for mesothelioma?

Potentially. VA evaluates asbestos-related disability claims individually. Eldorado AGC-11 veterans generally need medical records showing the current disease, service records supporting in-service asbestos exposure, and a doctor's statement connecting the two. Veterans may file at VA.gov, call 1-800-827-1000, or seek free help from an accredited Veterans Service Organization such as DAV, VFW, or the American Legion.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by reading this site. References to ships, shipyards, companies, products, and asbestos-containing materials are drawn from public VA records, NARA archives, EPA/OSHA databases, and public litigation records. All references reflect what has been documented or alleged in publicly filed records. Consult a licensed physician for medical guidance and a qualified attorney for legal advice regarding your specific situation.

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