{"id":18154,"date":"2021-04-07T10:59:45","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T14:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=18154"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T19:54:55","slug":"patrol-boats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/patrol-boats\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrol Boats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Was There Asbestos on Patrol Boats?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, similar to other <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/\">naval vessels<\/a>, patrol boats were built using asbestos products for much of the 20th century.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23148\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23148 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/navy-patrol-boat-1-300x156.png\" alt=\"A U.S. Navy Fast Patrol Boat (PTF), &quot;Nasty&quot;, cruises at medium speed during a run from the naval amphibious base in Little Creek, Virginia\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/navy-patrol-boat-1-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/navy-patrol-boat-1.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USN 1157722 Patrol Boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Asbestos ensured that patrol boats were durable, fire-resistant, and well-insulated. However, the cancer-causing mineral also posed a health risk to anyone who unknowingly breathed in or swallowed its microscopic fibers.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos companies knew about the health risks connected to their products, but they kept quiet to keep making money.<\/p>\n<p>Today, many veterans are being diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses like <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> due to asbestos on patrol boats and other Navy vessels.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Facts About Asbestos on Patrol Boats<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exposure dangers:<\/strong> Asbestos-related illnesses like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li><strong>Products:<\/strong> Asbestos insulation, boiler room equipment, gaskets, tiling, insulation, and many other materials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Thermal insulation, fireproofing, corrosion prevention, and more<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who was at risk:<\/strong> U.S. Navy and Coast Guard personnel, <a href=\"\/occupations\/shipyard-workers\/\">shipyard workers<\/a>, and others who built, maintained, or served on these boats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our team can help eligible veterans seek military benefits, legal compensation, and health care services if they were exposed to asbestos on patrol boats and now have mesothelioma. Download our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong> to learn more.<\/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) 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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>List of U.S. Patrol Craft That Used Asbestos<\/h2>\n<p>Thousands of patrol boats contained <a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">asbestos<\/a>, including many that were active during World War II.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some patrol vessels that used asbestos included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>PC Patrol Craft Coastal<\/li>\n<li>PC Submarine Chaser (173\u2019)<\/li>\n<li>PCE Patrol Craft Escort<\/li>\n<li>PCER Patrol Craft Rescue Escort<\/li>\n<li>PCH Submarine Chaser (Hydrofoil)<\/li>\n<li>PCS Patrol Craft Sweeper<\/li>\n<li>PE Eagle Class Patrol Vessel<\/li>\n<li>PF Patrol Frigate<\/li>\n<li>PG Gunboat<\/li>\n<li>PGH Gunboat (Hydrofoil)<\/li>\n<li>PGM Motor Gunboat<\/li>\n<li>PHM Patrol Combatant-Missile (Hydrofoil)<\/li>\n<li>PR River Gunboat<\/li>\n<li>PT Motor Torpedo Boat<\/li>\n<li>PTC Motor Boat Submarine Chasers<\/li>\n<li>PY Patrol Yacht<\/li>\n<li>PY Coastal Patrol Yacht<\/li>\n<li>SC Submarine Chaser (110\u2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The use of asbestos wasn&#8217;t limited to the patrol craft listed above. Many other patrol boats and Navy ships contained asbestos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use our search tool below to see if a ship you served on used asbestos.<\/strong><\/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\" 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(min-width: 1024px){.information-search-results ul li.navy-ships-search-name{font-size:24px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>What Asbestos Products Were Used on Patrol Boats?<\/h2>\n<p>Asbestos-containing products were used throughout patrol boats, which made the exposure risk high for crew members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos products found on patrol boats included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Boilers<\/li>\n<li>Deck and flooring<\/li>\n<li>Engines<\/li>\n<li>Gaskets<\/li>\n<li>Insulation<\/li>\n<li>Pipe coverings<\/li>\n<li>Turbines<\/li>\n<li>Valves<\/li>\n<li>Wiring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As asbestos-containing materials were installed, repaired, or removed, they could emit tiny asbestos fibers into the air.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Coast Guard and <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/\">Navy veterans<\/a> who handled or worked near these products could have breathed in or swallowed these fibers. As a result, they are at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma 10-50 years later.<\/p>\n<p>Since patrol boats were small and had poor ventilation, anyone on the vessel could have been exposed.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Was Exposed to Asbestos on Patrol Boats?<\/h2>\n<p>All <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">U.S. veterans<\/a> who served on patrol boats built before the 1980s may have been exposed to asbestos. Those who worked directly with asbestos products were in the greatest danger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterans who served in these roles had a high risk of asbestos exposure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Boiler tenders<\/li>\n<li>Electricians<\/li>\n<li>Engine room workers<\/li>\n<li>Pipefitters<\/li>\n<li>Mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Machinist\u2019s mates<\/li>\n<li>Shipbuilders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Anyone working in these jobs may have unknowingly breathed in asbestos dust while handling these dangerous products.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Get Compensation for Exposure to Asbestos on Patrol Boats<\/h2>\n<p>If you served on a Coast Guard or Navy patrol boat and now have mesothelioma, you may be entitled to benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as other types of financial compensation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Three compensation options for affected veterans include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a>:<\/strong> U.S. veterans with mesothelioma typically qualify for a 100% disability rating, which is worth\u00a0<strong>over<\/strong> <strong>$4,158.17<\/strong> <strong>in monthly disability payouts<\/strong> for 2026. They may also qualify for free or low-cost medical treatments through the VA and other benefits.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust funds<\/a>:<\/strong> Some asbestos companies filed for bankruptcy to avoid being sued but were court-ordered to put aside money for present and future victims. <strong>Over $30 billion<\/strong> is available in these trust funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a>:<\/strong> Mesothelioma lawsuits are filed against the negligent asbestos companies responsible for making you sick and award <strong>$1 million or more<\/strong> on average. The U.S. military or government is never sued, and you can still file for VA benefits if you file a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can help you<strong> file a VA claim or increase your benefits<\/strong> after a diagnosis. 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As a result, they deserve access to the best medical care, legal help, and financial assistance possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma Hope is proud to help veterans harmed by asbestos on patrol boats.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our team of mesothelioma nurses, Patient Advocates, and VA-accredited claims agents is ready to help you or a loved one connect with military, medical, and financial resources right now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\">Get our Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/a> 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> to speak with us right now.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Asbestos on Patrol Boats FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">When did they stop using asbestos in boats?<\/h3><div><p>The U.S. military stopped using asbestos to build new ships and other structures <strong>by the late 1970s into the early 1980s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, naval ships and other military assets constructed in earlier years still contained hundreds of asbestos-containing products that posed health risks to Navy personnel and other service members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is asbestos used on boats?<\/h3><div><p>Yes, patrol boats built before the 1980s typically contained numerous asbestos-containing parts like gaskets, pipe insulation, pumps, turbines, and valves.<\/p>\n<p>Military vessels were no exception, as patrol boats, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/aircraft-carriers\/\">aircraft carriers<\/a>, auxiliary ships, battleships, and other ships were routinely constructed with asbestos products.<\/p>\n<p>This put U.S. Navy veterans and <a href=\"\/veterans\/coast-guard\/\">Coast Guard veterans<\/a> who served on these ships at risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Which U.S. Navy ships had asbestos?<\/h3><div><p>Hundreds of Navy ships used asbestos-containing materials. Just a few types of Navy patrol boats that used asbestos included motor gunboats, river gunboats, and motor topedo boats.<\/p>\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 learn if a vessel you served on contained asbestos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you sue the Navy for asbestos exposure?<\/h3><div><p><strong>No<\/strong>, you can\u2019t sue the U.S. Navy or government for asbestos exposure during your military service.<\/p>\n<p>However, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the companies that exposed you to asbestos through their products and caused you to develop mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-law-firm\/\">mesothelioma law firm<\/a> can review your case for free and help you take legal action if you qualify.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you get VA benefits for asbestos exposure on patrol boats?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, U.S. veterans who were exposed to asbestos on patrol boats and later developed mesothelioma may be eligible for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA awards <strong>$4,044.19 <\/strong><strong>a month<\/strong> to married veterans with mesothelioma in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can help you file a claim for benefits or increase the benefits you already receive. 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