US Navy Ships — Documented Asbestos Exposure
US Navy vessels built between the 1930s and 1980s reportedly contained asbestos throughout their mechanical spaces — boiler rooms, engine rooms, fire rooms, pipe tunnels, and berthing compartments. Boilermakers, machinist's mates, electricians, pipefitters, and damage controlmen may have been exposed to asbestos fibers from pipe lagging, boiler block insulation, gaskets, and deck tile during normal service operations and repair work.
The information on this site is drawn from NARA military archives, VA records, Bureau of Ships specifications, and publicly filed asbestos litigation. Nothing here constitutes legal advice. Scroll down to find a specific vessel or use the search below.
Asbestos-Containing Materials Commonly Found Aboard Navy Vessels
1713 ships with documented asbestos exposure records.
Map shows documented home ports for Navy vessels with asbestos exposure records. Click any marker to visit the ship's dedicated page.
Navy Ship Classes with Documented Asbestos Exposure
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