{"id":18125,"date":"2021-04-07T09:26:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T13:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=18125"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:43:35","slug":"amphibious-warships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/amphibious-warships\/","title":{"rendered":"Amphibious Warships"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Asbestos on Amphibious Warships<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos was used to build amphibious warships because the mineral resisted heat and corrosion and kept the vessels seaworthy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25099\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25099 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Herbert-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white photo of the USS Herbert\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Herbert-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Herbert-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Herbert-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Herbert-137x100.jpg 137w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/USS-Herbert.jpg 1230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USS Herbert (DD-160) (1919-1946)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Navy amphibious warships served as light aircraft carriers and supported forces on the ground by carrying troops and supplies, so they needed to be durable and fireproof.<\/p>\n<p>Those who served on these ships or maintained them may have unknowingly breathed in or inhaled asbestos fibers.<\/p>\n<p>When asbestos fibers enter the body, they can cause <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and other life-threatening diseases 10-50 years later.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Facts for Asbestos on Amphibious Warships<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health risks:<\/strong> Mesothelioma, <a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">lung cancer<\/a>, asbestosis, and other asbestos diseases<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-risk areas:<\/strong> Engine and boiler rooms<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-risk jobs:<\/strong> Machinists, pipefitters, boiler tenders, shipbuilders, and welders<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Adhesives, gaskets, fireproofing materials, pipe insulation, paints, pumps, and valves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can help <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> from asbestos on amphibious warships access VA benefits, connect with mesothelioma specialists, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Get started by downloading our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\"><div 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strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.button.arrow{width:auto}}<\/style><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\" title=\"Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma veteran support guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png 236w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"subheading\">Free Downloadable Guide<\/strong><strong class=\"heading\">Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>File for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Increase your disability rating<\/li>\n<li>Receive legal compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-show-more\">\n<h2>List of Navy Amphibious Warships That Used Asbestos Products<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Over 570 amphibious warships<\/strong> commissioned by the U.S. Navy were built with asbestos-containing products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Navy amphibious warships that contained asbestos included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>USS Freestone<\/li>\n<li>USS Gallatin<\/li>\n<li>USS Greene<\/li>\n<li>USS Haines<\/li>\n<li>USS Herbert<\/li>\n<li>USS Hubbard<\/li>\n<li>USS Ira Jeffery<\/li>\n<li>USS Iwo Jima<\/li>\n<li>USS Jenks<\/li>\n<li>USS Joseph T. Dickman<\/li>\n<li>USS Julius A. Raven<\/li>\n<li>USS Kingsbury<\/li>\n<li>USS Knox<\/li>\n<li>USS Knudson<\/li>\n<li>USS Lacerta<\/li>\n<li>USS Laurens<\/li>\n<li>USS Lenawee<\/li>\n<li>USS Magoffin<\/li>\n<li>USS McFarland<\/li>\n<li>USS Mercer<\/li>\n<li>USS Navarro<\/li>\n<li>USS Noble<\/li>\n<li>USS Okanogan<\/li>\n<li>USS Oxford<\/li>\n<li>USS Pocono<\/li>\n<li>USS Pondera<\/li>\n<li>USS Raleigh<\/li>\n<li>USS Randall<\/li>\n<li>USS Sandoval<\/li>\n<li>USS Sims<\/li>\n<li>USS Taconic<\/li>\n<li>USS Teton<\/li>\n<li>USS Todd<\/li>\n<li>USS Union<\/li>\n<li>USS Uvalde<\/li>\n<li>USS Vancouver<\/li>\n<li>USS Virgo<\/li>\n<li>USS Weiss<\/li>\n<li>USS Williamson<\/li>\n<li>USS Wyandot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>This is not a complete list<\/strong> \u2014 many other amphibious warships had asbestos materials onboard. Use our <strong>Navy ship search below<\/strong> to find out if any naval ships you served on contained asbestos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"information-search-box navy-ships-search\"><div class=\"information-search-inner\"><strong class=\"h2\" role=\"heading\">Find Out If Your Navy Ship Had Asbestos<\/strong><input id=\"navyShipSearchFilter\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search name of ship\" \/><\/div><div class=\"information-search-results\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-5\"><\/div><div class=\"col-7\"><ul><li class=\"navy-ships-search-name\"><\/li><li><strong>Type of Ship:<\/strong> <span class=\"navy-ships-search-type\"><\/span><\/li><li><strong>Asbestos Used:<\/strong> Yes<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"information-search-cta\"><div class=\"inner\"><p>Learn more about asbestos on Navy ships in our Free Veterans Guide.<\/p><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\" class=\"button yellow arrow cte\" data-ce-category=\"Navy Ship Database Search\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free Guide (Navy Ships Button)\">Get Your Free Guide<\/a> <span>or call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.autocomplete-suggestions{background:#F6F6F6;border:1px solid #BDBDBD;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 10px 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);font-size:16px;overflow-y:scroll;padding:5px 15px;max-height:144px !important}.autocomplete-suggestions .autocomplete-suggestion{border-bottom:1px solid #D4D4D4;color:#166DF7;cursor:pointer;padding:10px 0px}.autocomplete-suggestions .autocomplete-suggestion strong{color:#1466e8}.autocomplete-suggestions .autocomplete-suggestion:last-child{border-bottom:none}.autocomplete-suggestions .autocomplete-suggestion.autocomplete-selected,.autocomplete-suggestions .autocomplete-suggestion:hover{color:#100134;text-decoration:underline}.autocomplete-suggestions 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li.navy-ships-search-name{font-size:24px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>Why Did the U.S. Navy Use Asbestos on Amphibious Warships?<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. Navy used asbestos to build and maintain amphibious warships since these materials were strong, light, and could withstand high temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>The health risks associated with <a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">asbestos<\/a> were not fully understood at the time <strong>because private manufacturers hid the health risks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By the early 1980s, the Navy had stopped using asbestos on amphibious warships and other vessels due to mounting evidence of the dangers. Major renovation projects remove asbestos from these and most other Navy ships.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, these safety measures came too late for many <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/\">U.S. Navy veterans<\/a> who had already been exposed to asbestos on amphibious warships.<\/p>\n<h2>Asbestos Products Found on Navy Amphibious Warships<\/h2>\n<p>Thousands of asbestos products were used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of Navy amphibious warships and other <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/\">Navy ships<\/a> due to their fireproofing and insulation properties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These <a href=\"\/products\/\">asbestos-containing products<\/a> included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Adhesives<\/li>\n<li>Deck and hull coverings<\/li>\n<li>Electrical equipment and wiring<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/fireproofing-materials\/\">Fireproofing materials<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Gaskets<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/insulation\/\">Insulation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Paints<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/pipes\/\">Pipes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sealants<\/li>\n<li>Valves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans who worked with or in the vicinity of these materials before the early 1980s may have breathed in or swallowed microscopic fibers, causing them to develop <a href=\"\/asbestos\/related-diseases\/\">asbestos-related illnesses<\/a> like mesothelioma today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode 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.img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> right now<\/strong> to see if Mesothelioma Hope can help you access military benefits and seek financial compensation for asbestos on amphibious warships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Who Was at Risk of Asbestos on Amphibious Warships?<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos exposure on amphibious warships was widespread, putting countless crew members in danger.<\/p>\n<p>However, those who worked certain jobs may have come in contact with asbestos on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High-risk Navy amphibious warship jobs included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Boiler room workers<\/li>\n<li>Electricians<\/li>\n<li>Engine room workers<\/li>\n<li>Insulators<\/li>\n<li>Machinists<\/li>\n<li>Mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Pipefitters and plumbers<\/li>\n<li>Welders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/occupations\/shipyard-workers\/\">Shipyard workers<\/a> who built, repaired, and renovated amphibious warships also had a high risk of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<h2>Compensation for Veterans Exposed to Asbestos on Amphibious Warships<\/h2>\n<p>Former military service members with mesothelioma from asbestos on amphibious warships may be eligible for compensation from several sources.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">mesothelioma compensation<\/a> options below.<\/p>\n<h3>VA Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Veterans with mesothelioma may be entitled to benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including <strong>tax-free<\/strong> disability compensation of <strong>$4,158.17<\/strong> <strong>a month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free or low-cost VA health care<\/li>\n<li>In-home care<\/li>\n<li>Pensions<\/li>\n<li>Survivor benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope works with VA-accredited attorneys who can help you file for VA benefits or increase your existing benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong> right now to take the first step toward the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\"><div data-vqueid=\"18414\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default-alt image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default-alt\">.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a{background:#100134;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt img{margin:0 auto 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alt=\"Mesothelioma veteran support guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad.png 236w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/veterans-compensation-guide-ipad-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"subheading\">Free Downloadable Guide<\/strong><strong class=\"heading\">Veterans Compensation\u00a0Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>File for VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Increase your disability rating<\/li>\n<li>Receive legal compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a> award <strong>over $1 million<\/strong> on average, which can be used to help pay for medical care, living expenses, and unexpected costs.<\/p>\n<p>If a loved one has passed away from an asbestos-related disease, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim to pursue compensation for lingering medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n<p>These lawsuits are filed against companies that manufactured asbestos products without warning of the dangers of asbestos. The military or government is never sued, and taking legal action <strong>does not impact your right to VA benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff 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lawsuit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Asbestos Trust Funds<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s an estimated <strong>$30 billion<\/strong> sitting in bankruptcy trusts created by asbestos companies that wanted to stay in business but avoid lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>Navy personnel who developed mesothelioma from asbestos on amphibious warships may be able to access money from multiple <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust funds<\/a>, maximizing their potential payout.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos trust fund claims don\u2019t require you to appear in court, and many veterans get their <strong>first payouts in 90 days or less<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Find out if you can access asbestos trust fund money right now.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18460\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px 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strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/access-asbestos-trust-funds\/\" title=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds Ad\"  data-mobile-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-couple.png\"data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png\" class=\"no-lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"A lawyer shares documents with a client\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image.png 414w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/trust-fund-image-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Access Asbestos<br\/>Trust Funds<\/strong><ul>\n<li>More than $30 billion available<\/li>\n<li>$300K-$400K average compensation<\/li>\n<li>Get money in 90 days or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Check If You Qualify\">Check If You Qualify<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Settlement Amounts for Asbestos on Amphibious Warships<\/h3>\n<p>Nearly all mesothelioma lawsuits settle out of court, providing asbestos victims with quicker access to much-needed compensation.<\/p>\n<p>While the average <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit settlement<\/a> is <strong>over $1 million<\/strong>, our partner law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, has recovered much larger payouts for many veterans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Settlements for veterans exposed to asbestos on amphibious warships includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$3.84 million<\/strong> for a Navy machinist mate from Illinois with peritoneal mesothelioma after serving on the USS Point Defiance<\/li>\n<li><strong>$3.78 million<\/strong> to a Pennsylvania Navy veteran with mesothelioma who was a gunner\u2019s mate on the USS Lloyd S Carlson and USS David Stone<\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.98 million<\/strong> for a Navy veteran from West Virginia who developed pleural mesothelioma after spending time aboard the USS Valley Forge<\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.7 million<\/strong> to an Arizona Navy veteran who worked as an electrician\u2019s mate on the USS Hamul, USS Lea, and USS Duluth before developing pleural mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.69 million<\/strong> for a Kansas Marine veteran with mesothelioma who spent 4 months on the USS Sumter doing electrical repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Seeking help from a VA-accredited lawyer specializing in asbestos-related claims can help veterans navigate the complex legal process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"simple-cta border\"><div><style type=\"text\/css\">.simple-cta{margin:30px 0;position:relative}.simple-cta:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.simple-cta>div{width:100%}.simple-cta.border>div{padding:0 0 0 24px}.simple-cta.solid:before{background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.simple-cta.solid>div{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px}.simple-cta:first-child{margin-top:0}.simple-cta:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.simple-cta .heading{display:block;margin-bottom:5px}.simple-cta a[href*=\"tel\"]{display:inline-block}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.simple-cta{text-align:center}.simple-cta>div{display:inline-block;margin:0 auto;text-align:left}}<\/style><p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Get a free case review<\/a> to learn about your legal options if you were harmed by asbestos on amphibious warships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Help for Veterans With Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope is proud to help amphibious warship veterans who got sick after bravely serving our country.<\/p>\n<p>Our team of Patient Advocates, VA-accredited claims agents, and asbestos attorneys are dedicated to supporting you and your family during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>File for VA disability benefits worth <strong>$4,158.17\u00a0per month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Connect with top doctors in the VA health care system<\/li>\n<li>Seek legal compensation averaging <strong>over $1 million<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> right now or request our <a href=\"\/vets-download\/\">Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Asbestos on Amphibious Warships FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">When did they stop using asbestos on ships?<\/h3><div><p>The U.S. Navy stopped building Navy ships with asbestos in the 1980s when the dangers became public knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>However, Navy veterans who were exposed before this time could still be at risk today since asbestos-related cancers take 10-50 years to form.<\/p>\n<p>Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> for help if you or a loved one has mesothelioma and served on a Navy ship with asbestos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is asbestos used on ships?<\/h3><div><p>Yes, the Navy relied on thousands of asbestos products for most of the 20th century to keep its fleet seaworthy. As a result, many veterans are diagnosed with mesothelioma and other life-threatening illnesses each year.<\/p>\n<p>Most U.S. Navy ships, including amphibious warships, no longer contain asbestos in the present day. If they do, the asbestos has been sealed so it doesn\u2019t threaten human health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Which Navy ships have asbestos?<\/h3><div><p>Hundreds of Navy vessels built before the early 1980s had asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>The USS McFarland, USS Okanogan, USS Oxford, and USS Raleigh were just a few of many amphibious warships that used asbestos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is there still asbestos on Navy ships?<\/h3><div><p>The U.S. Navy stopped using asbestos on amphibious warships and other naval vessels <strong>in the early 1980s<\/strong> when the health risks became widely known.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, millions of service members and their families had already been exposed, increasing their risk of developing mesothelioma and other serious diseases later in life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you sue the Navy for asbestos exposure?<\/h3><div><p><strong>No<\/strong>, it\u2019s not possible to sue the U.S. Navy for asbestos exposure. However, if you\u2019ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be able to take legal action against the companies that made or sold the products that made you sick.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma lawsuits award <strong>over $1 million<\/strong> on average, and most patients are able to secure compensation without going to court.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\">Get a free case review now<\/a> to find out if you may be eligible for compensation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"6\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you get VA benefits for asbestos exposure on amphibious warships?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, veterans exposed to asbestos on an amphibious warship or other Navy vessels may be eligible for VA benefits if they\u2019ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These benefits may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disability compensation worth <strong>$4,158.17<\/strong> a month<\/li>\n<li>Free or low-cost health care<\/li>\n<li>Pensions<\/li>\n<li>Survivor benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to see if our VA-accredited claims agents can help you file for benefits or increase your current benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"7\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is asbestos still used on ships?<\/h3><div><p>Asbestos is only used on a very small handful of vessels in the present day.<\/p>\n<p>In these cases, the ships were built before the risks were known and the asbestos aboard doesn&#8217;t pose a threat to human health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"When did they stop using asbestos on ships?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The U.S. Navy stopped building Navy ships with asbestos in the 1980s when the dangers became public knowledge.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;However, Navy veterans who were exposed before this time could still be at risk today since asbestos-related cancers take 10-50 years to form.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Call &lt;strong&gt;(866) 608-8933&lt;\/strong&gt; for help if you or a loved one has mesothelioma and served on a Navy ship with asbestos.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Is asbestos used on ships?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Yes, the Navy relied on thousands of asbestos products for most of the 20th century to keep its fleet seaworthy. 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However, if you\u2019ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you may be able to take legal action against the companies that made or sold the products that made you sick.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Mesothelioma lawsuits award &lt;strong&gt;over $1 million&lt;\/strong&gt; on average, and most patients are able to secure compensation without going to court.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Get a free case review now to find out if you may be eligible for compensation.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Can you get VA benefits for asbestos exposure on amphibious warships?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes&lt;\/strong&gt;, veterans exposed to asbestos on an amphibious warship or other Navy vessels may be eligible for VA benefits if they\u2019ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos disease.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;These benefits may include:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ul&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Disability compensation worth &lt;strong&gt;$4,158.17&lt;\/strong&gt; a month&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Free or low-cost health care&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Pensions&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Survivor benefits&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;\/ul&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Call (866) 608-8933 to see if our VA-accredited claims agents can help you file for benefits or increase your current benefits.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Is asbestos still used on ships?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Asbestos is only used on a very small handful of vessels in the present day.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;In these cases, the ships were built before the risks were known and the asbestos aboard doesn&amp;#8217;t pose a threat to human health.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}}]}<\/script><style type=\"text\/css\">.faq-wrap{background:#E4F4F6;padding:20px 15px;margin:40px -15px}.faq-wrap:first-child{margin-top:0}.faq-wrap:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.faq-wrap .faq{background:#fff;padding:15px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 20px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);margin:15px 0 0 0}.faq-wrap .faq:first-child{margin-top:0}.faq-wrap .faq .faq-heading{color:#100134;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:15px}.faq-wrap .faq p{margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1.5}.faq-wrap .faq p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more{color:#248AFF;display:block;padding-right:17px;text-align:right;position:relative;line-height:1}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:visited{color:#248AFF}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:visited:hover,.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:hover{color:#34d}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:after{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e905\";position:absolute;right:0;top:3px}h2.faq-wrap-heading{margin-bottom:25px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.faq-wrap{padding:25px 15px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.faq-wrap{border-radius:10px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding:25px}.faq-wrap .faq{padding:25px}.faq-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Asbestos on Amphibious Warships Asbestos was used to build amphibious warships because the mineral resisted heat and corrosion and kept the vessels seaworthy. 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