{"id":18132,"date":"2021-04-07T09:35:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T13:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=18132"},"modified":"2025-09-10T14:28:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:28:38","slug":"battleships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/battleships\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos on Battleships"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Asbestos on Battleships<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos is a cheap and resilient mineral that was used heavily in construction, military barracks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/\">naval ships<\/a>. When asbestos is disturbed during ship repairs and renovations, its fibers can become airborne and unknowingly breathed in or swallowed by anyone nearby.<\/p>\n<p>These asbestos fibers can get stuck in the body, damaging healthy tissue and causing tumors to form over time. This put military service members at risk of developing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and other serious diseases 10-50 years later.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately <strong>one-third of all mesothelioma cases<\/strong> were caused by asbestos exposure in the U.S. Navy or shipyards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quick-facts-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.quick-facts-shortcode{border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;border:1px solid #E6E7EC;margin:40px 0;overflow:hidden;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;position:relative;font-size:17px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03)}.quick-facts-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.quick-facts-shortcode .quick-facts-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;display:block;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul{margin-left:24px;margin-bottom:0}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul li:before{width:6px;height:6px;top:10px;left:-22px;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;border:none;background:#F38A6B}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.quick-facts-shortcode .content p:empty{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.quick-facts-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 30px}.quick-facts-shortcode-heading{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px}}<\/style><h3 class=\"quick-facts-shortcode-heading\">Key Facts for Asbestos on Battleships<\/h3><div class=\"content\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Insulation, fireproofing, anti-corrosion, and soundproofing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Locations:<\/strong> Battleship interiors and exteriors, boilers, pipes, gaskets, valves, and pumps<\/li>\n<li><strong>Types of battleships:<\/strong> Used in all battleships from the early 1900s to the 1980s<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asbestos-caused illnesses:<\/strong> Asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other health issues<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exposure risk:<\/strong> Areas where maintenance work was being carried out and throughout the battleship when asbestos fibers became airborne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you or someone you love was diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness from working on a Navy ship, download our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong>. In it, you\u2019ll learn more about your options and see if you qualify for mesothelioma payouts.<\/p>\n<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 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade{position:relative}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade img{position:relative;z-index:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .image-fade:after{content:\"\";background:#100134;background:linear-gradient(0deg, #100134 0%, rgba(16,1,52,0) 100%);filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr=\"#100134\",endColorstr=\"#100134\",GradientType=1);position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;height:50px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;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:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div img{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default-alt 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>\n<h2>Why Did the U.S. Navy Use Asbestos on Battleships?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/asbestos\/exposure\/\">Asbestos<\/a> is a naturally occurring mineral that\u2019s highly resistant to heat, sound, and water. It\u2019s also versatile and cheap, making it an attractive choice for protecting and insulating many products and structures in the 20th century throughout the military.<\/p>\n<p>This was especially true in shipbuilding, where battleships were heavily exposed to the elements. Asbestos protected the ship\u2019s components from damage and reduced the likelihood of hazards such as electrical fires and leaks.<\/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 url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>The U.S. Navy used asbestos for its resilience but didn\u2019t know the harm it could cause to humans. Manufacturers knew the health risks of asbestos exposure and refused to warn the U.S. Navy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>By the time government authorities learned about the dangers of asbestos, it was too late. Thousands of dedicated service members had been exposed, many of whom would develop life-threatening illnesses.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Was Exposed to Asbestos on Battleships?<\/h2>\n<p>Those who worked directly with <a href=\"\/products\/\">asbestos-containing products<\/a> were at the highest risk of exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Navy members with the highest risk of asbestos exposure were:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/occupations\/boilermakers\/\">Boilermakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/occupations\/electricians\/\">Electricians<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Engine room technicians<\/li>\n<li>Fire control technicians and firefighters<\/li>\n<li>Gunnery technicians<\/li>\n<li>Hull maintenance specialists<\/li>\n<li>Instrument technicians<\/li>\n<li>Insulators and painters<\/li>\n<li>Machinist\u2019s mates<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/occupations\/hvac-mechanics\/\">Mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Panel installers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/occupations\/plumbers-pipefitters\/\">Pipefitters<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Plumbers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/occupations\/shipyard-workers\/\">Shipyard workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sonar technicians<\/li>\n<li>Tile setters<\/li>\n<li>Water tenders<\/li>\n<li>Weapons specialists<\/li>\n<li>Welders and steel fabricators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Workers and Navy military service members who were exposed to asbestos during their service don\u2019t have to fight their illness alone. Many <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/\">Navy veterans<\/a>\u00a0have successfully filed legal claims against the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products.<\/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 url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Let our team help you determine your eligibility for financial compensation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> to learn more and get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Where Was Asbestos Used in Battleships?<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos was found in all areas of U.S. Navy ships, from the exterior to the inner workings. However, areas that required greater protection from fire, heat, sound, or water had higher levels than other areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Battleship areas where asbestos use was common include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boiler rooms<\/li>\n<li>Control rooms and mess areas<\/li>\n<li>Electrical panels and wiring areas<\/li>\n<li>Engine rooms<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance workshops<\/li>\n<li>Pipe coverings, systems, and insulation areas<\/li>\n<li>Pump and valve areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"list-show-more\">\n<h2>List of Battleships That Used Asbestos<\/h2>\n<p>Because of a government mandate, asbestos was used on every Navy ship built from the early 1900s. U.S. Navy records report that the USS Iowa contained almost 500 tons of insulation, up to 90% of which was made with asbestos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Battleships with confirmed asbestos use include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>USS Alabama<\/li>\n<li>USS Arizona<\/li>\n<li>USS Arkansas<\/li>\n<li>USS California<\/li>\n<li>USS Colorado<\/li>\n<li>USS Delaware<\/li>\n<li>USS Florida<\/li>\n<li>USS Idaho<\/li>\n<li>USS Indiana<\/li>\n<li>USS Iowa<\/li>\n<li>USS Kansas<\/li>\n<li>USS Maryland<\/li>\n<li>USS Massachusetts<\/li>\n<li>USS Michigan<\/li>\n<li>USS Minnesota<\/li>\n<li>USS Mississippi<\/li>\n<li>USS Missouri<\/li>\n<li>USS Nevada<\/li>\n<li>USS New Hampshire<\/li>\n<li>USS New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>USS New Mexico<\/li>\n<li>USS New York<\/li>\n<li>USS North Carolina<\/li>\n<li>USS North Dakota<\/li>\n<li>USS Oklahoma<\/li>\n<li>USS Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<li>USS South Carolina<\/li>\n<li>USS South Dakota<\/li>\n<li>USS Tennessee<\/li>\n<li>USS Texas<\/li>\n<li>USS Utah<\/li>\n<li>USS Vermont<\/li>\n<li>USS Washington<\/li>\n<li>USS West Virginia<\/li>\n<li>USS Wisconsin<\/li>\n<li>USS Wyoming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t see your ship listed?<\/strong> Use our search tool to find the ship(s) you served on.<\/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 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.information-search-results .row .col-5{padding:0 15px;width:41.455%}.navy-ships-search .information-search-results .row .col-7{width:57.33%;padding:0 15px}.navy-ships-search .information-search-results ul li.navy-ships-search-name{font-size:24px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.information-search-results ul li.navy-ships-search-name{font-size:24px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>Financial Compensation for Victims of Asbestos on Battleships<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veteran with mesothelioma<\/a>, <strong>you are not alone in battling this illness<\/strong>. You may have multiple options for financial compensation to help cover your medical treatment and living expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation options may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a>:<\/strong> The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers healthcare, disability, and funeral benefits for veterans with asbestos-related diagnoses. Veterans with mesothelioma typically qualify for 100% disability payouts worth <strong>$4,158.17<\/strong> per month in 2026. Our team can help you file your VA benefits claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust fund payouts<\/a>:<\/strong> Asbestos trust funds were set up by bankrupt manufacturing companies to make sure affected people could access compensation for years to come. Today, over <strong>$30 billion<\/strong> is sitting in these trust funds for families like yours.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a>:<\/strong> Personal injury and wrongful death settlements result in an average of $1 million to $1.4 million to pay for treatment and other costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Settlements for Navy Veterans and Families<\/h3>\n<p>Because treatment can cost over $400,000 each year, many U.S. veterans and their families have chosen to pursue legal action after being diagnosed with mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly all asbestos lawsuits settle out of court, and a skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/mesothelioma-lawyer\/\">mesothelioma attorney<\/a> at our partner law firm, Simmons Hanly Conroy, will do all the heavy lifting in your case.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans who file a lawsuit are doing so against the negligent manufacturers of asbestos-containing products \u2014 <strong>not the U.S. military.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable settlements secured by our partner law firm include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$1.59 million<\/strong> for an Iowa Navy veteran with pleural mesothelioma from serving as a gunner\u2019s mate on the USS Alabama<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.55 million<\/strong> for a Navy veteran from Illinois who developed mesothelioma after spending time as a quartermaster on the USS Mount Olympus and USS Wyoming<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.23 million<\/strong> for a Wisconsin Navy veteran with pleural mesothelioma who did shipyard work on the USS New Jersey and other naval ships<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.1 million<\/strong> for a Navy machinist mate from Ohio who worked on the USS Wisconsin and later developed pleural mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.57 million<\/strong> for a Florida naval operator who served on the USS Wyoming and later developed mesothelioma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>People who were exposed secondhand, such as those who breathed in asbestos dust from a family member\u2019s clothing, may also be eligible to file a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner law firm may be able to get settlements like these for your family, too. Find out if you\u2019re eligible for financial compensation by getting a <strong>Free Case Review<\/strong> today.<\/p>\n<div id=\"23978\" class=\"one-off-23978 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"23978\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-23978{margin:60px auto}.one-off-23978 a{box-shadow:0 20px 20px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0FAEBF 0,rgba(129,208,217,0) 100%);border:1px solid rgba(230,231,236,1);display:block;text-decoration:none;color:#000;max-width:370px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 a>div{background:#fff;margin-left:3px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:20px 20px 25px}.one-off-23978 .heading{font-size:20px;line-height:23px;display:block;letter-spacing:-1px;text-align:center;max-width:260px;margin:0 auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:210px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 20px}.one-off-23978 ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.one-off-23978 ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.one-off-23978 ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";color:#fff;border:0;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.one-off-23978 .button{display:block;text-align:center;padding:10px 17px;max-width:245px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-23978 .image-wrap{background:rgba(15,174,191,1);color:#fff;padding:0 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.one-off-23978 img.shc-logo{max-width:168px;margin:0 auto 15px}.one-off-23978 img.rep{max-width:70px;transform:scale(-1,1);margin-right:15px}.one-off-23978 img.mh-logo{display:none}.one-off-23978 .name{font-size:13px;line-height:15px;margin-bottom:9px}.one-off-23978 .name strong{font-size:15px;line-height:17px;display:block}.one-off-23978 .description{font-size:12px;line-height:14px;max-width:165px}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-23978 a{max-width:530px;padding-right:210px;position:relative;min-height:260px}.one-off-23978 .vque-content{padding:25px 30px}.one-off-23978 .heading{text-align:left}.one-off-23978 ul{margin:15px 0 20px}.one-off-23978 .button{display:inline-block}.one-off-23978 .image-wrap{display:inline-block;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;max-width:210px;padding:25px 23px 0}.one-off-23978 img.shc-logo{max-width:180px;margin:0 0 15px}.one-off-23978 img.rep{width:180px;margin:0 auto;transform:none;position:absolute;bottom:0;max-width:unset}.one-off-23978 img.mh-logo{display:block;bottom:45px;position:absolute}}<\/style><a href=\"\/simmons-hanly-conroy\/\" title=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-simmonsfirm-color.png\" alt=\"Simmons Hanly Conroy\" class=\"lazyload shc-logo\" >\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get a Free Mesothelioma Case Review<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Over $30 billion available<\/li>\r\n            <li>No cost to file a claim<\/li>\r\n            <li>Avoid going to court<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get a Free Case Review\">Get a Free Case Review<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/shara-fisher-ad.png\" alt=\"Shara Fisher\" class=\"lazyload rep\" >\r\n        <span><div class=\"name\"><strong>Shara Fisher<\/strong> Senior Paralegal<\/div><div class=\"description\"><strong>17+ years<\/strong> providing legal help to mesothelioma victims<\/div><\/span>\r\n         <img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MH-logo.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Logo\" class=\"lazyload mh-logo\" >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>We Can Help Navy Veterans Exposed to Asbestos on Battleships<\/h2>\n<p>No one deserves to develop an asbestos-related disease, especially U.S. Navy veterans who served their country with deep courage and commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Our brave American veterans signed up for service, not sickness. They have the right to seek treatment and compensation for the damage caused by corporate negligence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The team at Mesothelioma Hope can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a doctor to start treatment<\/li>\n<li>File for disability benefits or find a VA health care center<\/li>\n<li>Understand your compensation options<\/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> or download our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans-guide\/\">Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Asbestos on Battleships FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is asbestos still used on ships?<\/h3><div><p><strong>No<\/strong>, the Navy doesn\u2019t use asbestos in new ships. Once the dangers were known, there was an effort to move away from asbestos use in the military.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Navy veterans who served on battleships could still be at risk of mesothelioma today. This is because it takes 10 to 50 years for mesothelioma to form after asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you sue the Navy for exposure to asbestos on battleships?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Sort of<\/strong>. If you were exposed to asbestos during your service in the U.S. Navy, you <strong>can pursue legal action<\/strong> for compensation. However, you\u2019ll be suing the companies that made the asbestos products rather than the military.<\/p>\n<p>A specialized mesothelioma lawyer can help you understand who you\u2019ll be taking legal action against and what to expect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you get VA disability benefits for asbestos exposure?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, you can get <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/\">VA disability benefits<\/a> if you became sick after being exposed to asbestos during your Navy service. Diseases like mesothelioma are taken very seriously and can get you full disability benefits, which pay out $4,158.17<strong>\u00a0a month<\/strong> in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Get our Free Veterans Compensation Guide now<\/a> to find out how much you could receive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What was asbestos used for in the Navy?<\/h3><div><p>The Navy used asbestos to help keep battleships and other vessels fireproof, insulated, and durable.<\/p>\n<p>Navy service members did not know that asbestos could lead to life-threatening health problems like mesothelioma since manufacturers hid the health risks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Is asbestos still used on ships?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No&lt;\/strong&gt;, the Navy doesn\u2019t use asbestos in new ships. 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