USS Mullinnix (DD-944) — Equipment Manifest & Asbestos Exposure Record
Documented equipment manifest and asbestos exposure record for USS Mullinnix (DD-944). 23 machinery and manufacturer entries derived from the public...
By Rights Watch Media Group LLC•June 6, 2026•2 min read
Shipyard, deployment, and service events for this vessel documented in the public record — court filings, the ship’s deck logs, or the crew’s own cruise book (each entry cites its source). Dry-dockings, overhauls, and yard periods were when asbestos insulation was torn out and replaced, the peak-exposure work for the crew and yard workers aboard.
1958
Yard period / shipyard · Boston Naval Shipyard — In the shipyard at Boston Naval Shipyard, per the ship's deck log.
1958
Mooring / movement — Moored/underway, per the ship's deck log.
1958
Mooring / movement · Norfolk — Moored/underway near Norfolk, per the ship's deck log.
1959
Mooring / movement — Moored/underway, per the ship's deck log.
Derived from publicly filed asbestos-litigation records, ship’s deck logs, and the crew’s own cruise books. Historical service events; this does not constitute legal or medical advice.
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Service History
From the public Wikipedia / DANFS service-history record — source ›
USS Mullinnix (DD-944) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer built by Bethlehem Steel Corporation at Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts. During her service, she conducted patrol duties during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, participated in Gemini program recovery operations in 1966, and served extensively during the Vietnam War as a plane guard, Sea Dragon operations participant, and naval gunfire support vessel in the Tonkin Gulf.
Construction & Service Dates
Builder
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts
Notable Tours / Service Eras
Cuban Missile Crisis 1962
Vietnam War 1966-1968
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Did you serve aboard the USS Mullinnix? This destroyer carried asbestos in nearly every compartment. Here is where it was, and who is responsible. The USS Mullinnix, hull number DD-944, was a destroyer, built by Bethlehem Steel Corporation. She served through Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam War. Public naval references list this equipment aboard the USS Mullinnix, DD-944 — insulated and sealed with asbestos. Exposure was worst in the engineering spaces, where the snipes worked — but asbestos lined the whole ship, so all hands were exposed. The companies that made the asbestos equipment aboard — not the Navy — are who asbestos claims are brought against. According to asbestos litigation records, the equipment aboard the USS Mullinnix from makers such as NAVSSES, Copes, Crosby, and NAVSEA allegedly contained asbestos. If you served aboard the USS Mullinnix and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal claim against the companies that made the asbestos products used aboard your ship. This is educational information from an independent publisher — not a law firm — and is not legal advice.
USS Mullinnix (DD-944) is a documented U.S. Navy destroyer with asbestos-exposure evidence in the public litigation record. The equipment manifest below was assembled from depositions, expert reports, and manufacturer interrogatory responses filed in U.S. asbestos litigation that reference equipment installed aboard this vessel.
Equipment Manifest
Equipment Manifest — USS Mullinnix (DD-944). 23 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
Fuel Oil Burner Model LC-4M with Single Port Safety Shut-Off Device
Todd-CEA
Drawing D-42084
Safety Shut-Off Device, Single Port - Straight Mechanical Atomizer
Todd-CEA
Drawing D-42075
VP Atomizers for LC-4M Burner
NAVSSES
Drawing 221-6476871
Visual Smoke Indicator, S Unit Type
Wager
Drawing 731
Soot Blower Installation Heads and Rotary Elements
Copes
Drawing X-39439
Soot Blower No. 8 with Raw Tubes Models LI, LS and LH
NAVSEA
DD 944.200-2227690
Hays Model N214 Boiler Air Pressure Gage, Vertical Scale Pointer Type
NAVSSES
Drawing 9936
Continuous Vision Water Gage - Navy Type - 18 inch
Pilot Valve for Steam Drum, 1.5-inch F 2.5-inch Style HNP-F
Crosby
Drawing A36563
Safety Valve, 2.5-inch H4 Style HNB-H for Superheated Steam
Crosby
Drawing A-36581
Fuel Oil Burner Model LC4M with Single Port Safety Shut-Off Device
Todd-CEA
Assembly plan DdE099
Safety Shut-Off Device Single Port Straight Mechanical Atomizer
Todd-CEA
Assembly & list of material plan D-48075
VP Atomizer for Todd-CEA LC-4M Burner with Single Port Safety Shut-Off Device
NAVSSES
Assembly plan 2215476871
Visual Smoke Indicator S Unit Type
Wage
Plan 731
PN-9 Soot Blower Heads and Rotary Elements
Copes
Installation plan X39499
Soot Blower No. 5 and Mods to IS, IS and LH Row Tubes
NAVSSKA
Plan DD 944.200.2217690
Boiler Air Pressure Gage Model N214 Vertical Sole Pointer Type
NAVSSES
General arrangement plan 4336
Continuous Vision Water Gage Navy Type 38-inch Visibility 2500 psi Design
Yaewy
Plan 024 021765
Navy Type Illuminator for Flat Glass Water Gage
Yuway
Assembly plan 024 OE16&1
Safety Valve 1-1/2-inch P 2-1/2-inch Style HNP-F Pilot Valve for Steam Drum
Crosby
Assembly plan A-39563
Safety Valve 2-1/2-inch H4 Style HNH-H for Superheater
Crosby
Assembly plan A-36561
Safety Valve 2-1/2-inch H4 Style HN-H for Steam Drum
Crosby
Assembly plan A-36558
Note: this manifest is derived from public asbestos litigation records (depositions, expert reports, manufacturer interrogatories) rather than primary BUSHIPS construction documents. Entries reflect what has been documented or alleged in publicly filed legal records.
AsbestosIndex™Product & Manufacturer Reference
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.
Navy Ratings Most Exposed to Asbestos Aboard Mullinnix
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:
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.
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.
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.
Mullinnix DD-944 — Frequently Asked Questions
Are Mullinnix DD-944 veterans covered by Navy asbestos litigation records?
Yes. Mullinnix DD-944 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 Mullinnix DD-944 contained asbestos?
Asbestos-containing materials documented aboard U.S. Navy vessels of Mullinnix DD-944'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 Mullinnix DD-944?
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 Mullinnix DD-944?
Documented equipment manufacturers aboard Mullinnix DD-944 include: Copes, Crosby, NAVSEA, NAVSSES, NAVSSKA, Todd-CEA, Wage. These manufacturers supplied boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, electrical equipment, and insulation systems through BUSHIPS contracts during the asbestos era.
Do Mullinnix DD-944 veterans qualify for VA disability for mesothelioma?
Potentially. VA evaluates asbestos-related disability claims individually. Mullinnix DD-944 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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