Military Ships & Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos was commonly used on military vessels and was highly valued for its resistance to heat and fire. All ships built by the Navy before the mid-70s were filled with asbestos-containing materials. These materials were extensively used in engine & boiler rooms and other areas including mess halls, sleeping quarters, and navigation rooms. Products such as cables, gaskets, valves, adhesives and many others also contained asbestos.
Any Naval personnel working in the construction, repair, demolition, or renovation of these ships were likely exposed to asbestos. As a result, many veterans are being diagnosed with asbestos disease due to the exposure they encountered during military service.
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