USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829) — Equipment Manifest & Asbestos Exposure Record

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Did you serve aboard the USS Myles C. Fox? This destroyer carried asbestos in nearly every compartment. Here is where it was, and who is responsible. The USS Myles C. Fox, hull number DD-829, was a destroyer. Public naval references list this equipment aboard the USS Myles C. Fox, DD-829 — 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 Myles C. Fox from makers such as Fiotise Electric and Manufacturing Co., Warren, Warren Steam Pump Company, Inc, and Warren Steam Pump Company, Inc. allegedly contained asbestos. If you served aboard the USS Myles C. Fox 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 Myles C. Fox (DD-829) 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 Myles C. Fox (DD-829). 34 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
Main Propulsion Turbines	General Electric	2	Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Reduction Gears (double-reduction)	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Turbine Thrust Bearings	Kingsbury		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Boilers (4 express type, 3-drum, air-encased, divided furnace)	Babcock & Wilcox	4	Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Boiler Burners	Todd		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Condensate Pumps	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Auxiliary Condenser Condensate Pumps	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Condenser Circulating Pumps	Warren		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Condenser Circulating Pump Turbine Drivers	Westinghouse		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Auxiliary Condenser Circulating Pumps	Buffalo		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Feed Pumps	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Feed Booster Pumps	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Auxiliary Feed Booster Pumps	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Fuel Oil Service Pumps	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Fuel Oil Booster Pumps	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Main Lubricating Oil Pumps	DeLaval		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Fire & Bilge Pumps	Warren		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Emergency Feed Pumps	Warren		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Fire & Flushing Pumps	Buffalo		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Fresh Water Pumps	Warren		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Diesel Fuel Oil Service Pumps	Northern Pump (Northern Ordnance)		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Salt Water Circulating Booster Pump (Emergency Diesel Generator)	Warren		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Fire Pumps (large & small)	Gardner-Denver		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Evaporator Brine Overboard Discharge Pumps	Buffalo		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Distiller Condenser Condensate Pumps	Buffalo		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Evaporator Tube Nest Drain Pumps	Buffalo		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Distiller Condenser Circulating Pumps	Buffalo		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Distiller Condenser FW Distributing Pumps	Buffalo		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Vacuum Pump for Emergency Diesel Generator	Nash		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Forced Draft Blowers	Westinghouse	8	Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Lubricating Oil Purifier Pumps	DeLaval Separator		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Diesel Fuel Oil Purifier Pumps	DeLaval Separator		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Pump Drive Motors	General Electric		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)
Distilling Plant (4000 GPD) Pump Motors	Diehl		Hull-specific record: BuShips Synopsis of Machinery & Hull Data, USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829)

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.

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 Myles C. Fox

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.

VA Claims Guide on This Site › Compare: VA vs. Civil Lawsuit

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.

Myles C. Fox DD-829 — Frequently Asked Questions

Are Myles C. Fox DD-829 veterans covered by Navy asbestos litigation records?

Yes. Myles C. Fox DD-829 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 Myles C. Fox DD-829 contained asbestos?

Asbestos-containing materials documented aboard U.S. Navy vessels of Myles C. Fox DD-829'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 Myles C. Fox DD-829?

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 Myles C. Fox DD-829?

Documented equipment manufacturers aboard Myles C. Fox DD-829 include: Babcock & Wilcox, Buffalo, DeLaval, DeLaval Separator, Diehl, Gardner-Denver, General Electric. These manufacturers supplied boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, electrical equipment, and insulation systems through BUSHIPS contracts during the asbestos era.

Do Myles C. Fox DD-829 veterans qualify for VA disability for mesothelioma?

Potentially. VA evaluates asbestos-related disability claims individually. Myles C. Fox DD-829 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.

USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829) — Equipment Manifest & Asbestos Exposure Record

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