Are Tarawa LHA-1 veterans covered by Navy asbestos litigation records?

Yes. Tarawa LHA-1 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 Tarawa LHA-1 contained asbestos?

Asbestos-containing materials documented aboard U.S. Navy vessels of Tarawa LHA-1'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 Tarawa LHA-1?

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 Tarawa LHA-1?

Documented equipment manufacturers aboard Tarawa LHA-1 include: AAI Corp, AMF, AMF Cuno, Air Dry Corp, American MH Bearing (LAMP), American Metal Fabrication, American Standard. These manufacturers supplied boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, electrical equipment, and insulation systems through BUSHIPS contracts during the asbestos era.

Do Tarawa LHA-1 veterans qualify for VA disability for mesothelioma?

Potentially. VA evaluates asbestos-related disability claims individually. Tarawa LHA-1 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 Tarawa (LHA-1) — Equipment Reference & Asbestos Exposure Record

USS Tarawa (LHA-1) was a Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding, and, like every steam-powered warship of her era, carried asbestos insulation, gaskets, and packing throughout her machinery and piping spaces.

The equipment reference below is hull-specific and primary-source — transcribed from the ship’s own Navy construction, equipment-certification, and material-inspection records. It is not a secondary Wikipedia summary; each entry cites the record that ties the manufacturer to this hull.

Equipment Reference

Equipment Manifest — USS Tarawa (LHA-1). 109 machinery/equipment entries identified through ship-specific BUSHIPS documentation. Manufacturers in bold link to documented asbestos-product history on AsbestosIndex.com.

Equipment	Manufacturer	Notes
Main propulsion boilers	Combustion Engineering	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Propulsion boilers; class-wide equipment/mfr table, LHA-1 is lead ship of the class. Also named in MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Bankrupt: Combustion Engineering main boilers).
Main propulsion turbines	Westinghouse	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Propulsion units; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Westinghouse main propulsion turbines).
Main propulsion reduction gears	Westinghouse	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Propulsion units; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Westinghouse main turbine reduction gears).
Main forced draft blowers for boilers	Westinghouse	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Combustion air supply system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS.
Forced draft blower, centrifugal, port use	Buffalo Forge	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Combustion air supply system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Buffalo Forge (Howden Buffalo) port-use forced draft blowers.
Gland exhauster unit	Buffalo Forge	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main feed/condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Buffalo Forge gland exhauster.
Ventilation fans (vanaxial, tubeaxial, centrifugal)	Buffalo Forge	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Ventilation system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Buffalo Forge ventilation fans.
Main condenser	DeLaval Steam Turbine Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Propulsion condenser/vacuum equipment; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (DeLaval main condensers).
Main and auxiliary vacuum pumps	Aqua-Chem	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Propulsion condenser/vacuum equipment; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Aqua Chem vacuum pumps.
Line shaft bearings; bulkhead stuffing box and stern tube shaft seal assembly	American MH Bearing (LAMP)	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Propulsion shafting, bearings and propellers; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
EOS / propulsion control consoles	Technical Associates	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Propulsion controls; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Main feed pumps	Warren Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main steam / main feed and condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Warren Steam Pump Co. main feed pumps).
Main condensate pumps, centrifugal	Warren Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main feed and condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Warren main condenser condensate pumps.
Main feed booster pumps, centrifugal	Warren Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main feed and condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Warren main feed booster pumps.
Fresh water drain tank pumps, centrifugal	Warren Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main feed and condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Main condenser circulating pump	Warren Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main seawater circulating and cooling; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Warren main condenser circulating pumps.
Circulating pump (condensate)	Warren Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation, generator condensate circulating; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Warren generator condensate circulating pumps.
Emergency feed and transfer pump	Worthington	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main feed and condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Fire pumps, centrifugal (steam turbine and motor driven)	Worthington	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Firemains system / damage control; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Worthington fire pumps).
Ship service and control air compressor; medium pressure air compressor	Worthington	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Compressed air system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Worthington air compressors).
Sewage comminutor	Worthington	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Plumbing/sewage system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Deaerating feedwater heater tanks	Aqua-Chem	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main feed and condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Aqua Chem deaerating feed water heater tanks).
First stage feedheater assembly (glands leak-off condenser and drain cooler)	Aqua-Chem	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main feed and condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Aqua Chem feed water heaters.
Fuel oil service heater	Aqua-Chem	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Fuel oil service system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Aqua Chem fuel oil service heaters.
Lube oil cooler and lube oil heater	Aqua-Chem	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Lube oil service system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Aqua Chem lubricating oil coolers/heaters.
Auxiliary vacuum pumps	Aqua-Chem	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation auxiliary; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Medical vacuum pump	Aqua-Chem	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Medical service system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Boiler water conditioning system	Kohler-Dayton	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main feed and condensate system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Main seawater circulating system valves (16, 30, 36 inch)	Anchor Valve	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main seawater circulating and cooling; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Anchor Valve main seawater circulating valves).
Auxiliary condenser circulating pumps	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Auxiliary/generator condenser circulating; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (Carver Pump Co.).
Saltwater cooling pump for emergency diesel generator	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Carver salt water cooling pumps for diesel generators.
Chilled water and seawater centrifugal pumps (air conditioning)	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Air conditioning system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Carver chilled water pumps for air conditioning.
MOGAS service/stripping and seawater pumps	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - MOGAS system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Carver automotive gasoline pumps.
JP-5 service and transfer pump	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - JP-5 fueling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Carver JP-5 (aviation fuel) pumps.
Sewage pump	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Plumbing/sewage system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Carver sewage pumps.
Bilge pump (secondary drainage)	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Secondary drainage system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Carver bilge pumps.
Fresh water service pump	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Fresh water service system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. MFR List names Carver fresh water service pumps.
Fresh/distilled/demineralized water circulating and booster pump	Carver Pump	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Fresh water service and electronic equipment cooling; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Fuel oil service pump	DeLaval Steam Turbine Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Fuel oil service system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS (DeLaval fuel oil service pumps).
Fuel oil transfer pump	DeLaval Steam Turbine Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Fuel oil filling, transfer and overflow system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (DeLaval fuel oil transfer pumps).
Lube oil service pump	DeLaval Steam Turbine Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Lube oil service system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (DeLaval lubricating oil service pumps).
Lube oil purifier, centrifugal	DeLaval Steam Turbine Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Lube oil service system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (DeLaval lubricating oil purifiers).
Auxiliary condenser	DeLaval Steam Turbine Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
JP-5 centrifugal purifier	DeLaval Steam Turbine Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - JP-5 fueling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (DeLaval JP-5 purifiers).
Ship service turbine generator set	General Electric	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (GE ship's service turbo generators).
AC equipment controllers	General Electric	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation controls; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (GE controls for equipment).
Control center switchboards	General Electric	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical distribution; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (GE control center switchboards).
Diesel generator set	Stewart & Stevenson	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (Stewart & Stevenson diesel generator sets).
Motor generator set, 400 Hz	Electric Specialty Corp.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (Electric Specialty Corp. motor generators).
Motors, 60 Hz AC integral horsepower	Louis Allis	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical power generation; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (Louis Allis motors, controls for machinery).
Degaussing control equipment	Louis Allis	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Degaussing system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Ship service and emergency switchboards	ITE	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical distribution; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (ITE ship's service and emergency switchboards).
Ship service switchboards, 400 Hz	ITE	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical distribution; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Load center switchboards	ITE	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical distribution; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (ITE load center switchboards).
Transformers, 400 Hz and 60 Hz	Jefferson Electric	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical distribution; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (Jefferson Electric electrical transformers).
Helicopter power supply	McCarr	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical distribution; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Line voltage regulators	Wanlass Electrical	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical distribution; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Battery chargers (vehicle/boat portable, alkaline, forklift)	Galbraith	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electrical distribution; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Power and lighting distribution and manual transfer panels	Nelson Electric	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Lighting system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Bus transfer switching units	Automatic Switch Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Lighting/distribution system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (Automatic Switch bus transfer switches).
Enclosed operating station control consoles	Technical Associates	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electric plant control; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Degaussing connection boxes	Whitmore	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Degaussing system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Steering control system	Bendix	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Ship controls / steering system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Man on the move communications	Bendix	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Interior communication system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Ships control console	Technical Associates	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Ship controls system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Bow thruster and controls	Bird-Johnson Co.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Ship controls / bow thruster system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Dimmer panel and control console	AMF	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Non-electronic navigation system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Gyro compass, stabilized	Sperry Rand	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Non-electronic navigation system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Latitude-longitude indicator	Kollsman	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Non-electronic navigation system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Underwater log equipment	G.C. Dewey Corp.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Non-electronic navigation system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Shipboard voice announcing equipment	Dynalec	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Interior communication system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Interior communications switchboards	Teledynamics	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Interior communication system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Interior voice communication	RCA	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Interior communication system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Closed circuit television (CCTV)	DSD	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Interior communication system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Damage control console	Lit Com	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Damage control; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Fire and smoke detection system	Wing Corp.	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Damage control / fire detection; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Main ballast sea valves	G. Anderson	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Ballast/deballast system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Hydraulic power pack (ballast/deballast)	Garrett	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Ballast/deballast system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Deballast compressor	MGD Pneumatic	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Ballast/deballast system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Manifolds (drainage/ballast/fuel oil systems)	Tate Temco	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Drainage/ballast/fuel oil systems; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Aqueous film forming foam / dry chemical extinguisher unit	Fire Control Engineering	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Fire extinguishing / AFFF system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Chilled water air conditioning plant	Borg Warner	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Air conditioning system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (Borg Warner chilled water air conditioning plant).
Ships stores refrigeration plant	Borg Warner	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Refrigeration system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (Borg Warner ship's stores refrigeration plant).
JP-5 and MOGAS filter-separators	Fram Corp	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - MOGAS and JP-5 systems; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
JP-5 auxiliary service / defuel / stripping pump	Blackmer	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - JP-5 fueling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Corroborated by MFR List (Blackmer JP-5 fueling/defueling/tank stripping pumps).
Drain / fuel oil tank stripping pump	Dover-Blackmer	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Main drainage / tank stripping system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
JP-5 helicopter fueling hose reels	W.M. Wilson	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - JP-5 fueling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
HP nitrogen compressor	Air Dry Corp	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Nitrogen system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Sewage treatment plant	Pall Trinity	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Plumbing/sewage system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Potable water chlorinator	Ever-Pure	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Fresh water service system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Chilled/demineralized water heat exchanger	American Standard	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Electronic equipment cooling water system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Distilling plant	AMF Cuno	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Distilling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Steering gears	Western Gear	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Steering system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Anchor windlass, electric-hydraulic vertical	Western Gear	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Anchor handling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Replenishment-at-sea winches (spanwire, saddle, burton)	Western Gear	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Replenishment-at-sea system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Electric capstan (mooring system)	Lake Shore	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Mooring system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Sliding padeye (replenishment-at-sea)	Entwistle	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Replenishment-at-sea system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Aircraft elevator / hangar access doors (deck edge and aft)	DACO Industries	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Assault/aircraft system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Aircraft elevator systems (deck edge and aft)	Jered	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Assault/aircraft system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Cargo elevator system; longitudinal conveyor system	Jered	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Cargo handling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Assault/landing craft davits, LCP(L); sideport stores crane	Lake Shore	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Landing craft / cargo handling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Vehicle and amphibian recovery winches	Lake Shore	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Vehicle system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Boat and aircraft crane	Star Iron and Steel	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Landing craft system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Cargo monorail system	AAI Corp	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Cargo handling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Cargo crane system, sideport	Northern Line	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Cargo handling system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Personnel elevator; medical evacuation elevator	Unidynamics	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Troop system; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Sideport shell closures; sideport inboard bulkhead door; stores sideport shell closure	American Metal Fabrication	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Troop system / sideport closures; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship.
Hull structure and superstructure; auxiliary boilers and related auxiliary steam/drain systems	Litton Ship Systems (shipbuilder)	Hull-specific record: LHA-1 Class Navy Training Plan Encl.3 (NAVSHIPS Ser 849-PMS377, 29 Apr 1971) - Hull and auxiliary steam/drain systems; class-wide list, LHA-1 is class lead ship. Litton (Ingalls, Pascagoula MS) is LHA-1 shipbuilder; corroborated by MFR List and 1969 procurement letter (Contract N00024-69-C-0283).
Steam traps and valves	Velan	Hull-specific record: MFR List-USS Tarawa (LHA-1) CLASS - class-general PID (Viable section), no specific hull designated; applies to LHA-1 as class lead ship. Not itemized in the Encl.3 training-plan table.

Source: these 109 equipment-and-manufacturer entries were transcribed from the primary Navy records for USS Tarawa (LHA-1). Per public litigation records, the machinery aboard ships of this type — boilers, steam turbines, pumps, valves, and their asbestos insulation, gaskets, and packing — allegedly contained asbestos. This is a documentary reference published by an independent publisher; it is not legal advice.

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Navy Ratings Most Exposed to Asbestos Aboard Tarawa

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.